luredian Michaelmas Term 2001

Aluredian School News by M.T.R. 5On 2 April the Headmaster Since the publication of the 2000 announced that he editionf o this magazine we have woulde b retiring in July welcomed to the School Council 2002 after fourteen Reverend Anthony R N AppIeby, yearst a the School. ande w hope that he will have a Much has been long and enjoyable association with achieved during this King's. time, and the next editionf o the Aluredian will obviously include a full survey of Mr In December 2000 we said FunneII’s farewell to Maior T P Starling, who headmastership. By had most recently worked tirelessly the end of the Summer as Publicity and Promotions Term the Chairman of Manager, though Originally the School Council, appointed in I984 as Assistant Rear Admiral Sir Robert Bursar. Among his many Woodard, w as able to contributions to King's were the announce that Mr organisation of sponsored seats in FunneII's successor the new theatre, and the woulde b Mr arrangements for visits by Christopher Ramsey, prospective parents and pupils, and Deputy Headmaster of their tours of the School with CranIeigh School, members of the Sixth Form. He ewhom w shall look represented King's at a number of forward to welcoming next y ear. ISIS exhibitions, helped with the CJA and CKH. at th compilation of the King's newsletter, nand i I987 introduced rugby ~45 57'. refereeing courses for pupils, a developments at the School, and we oexpect t include further details and scheme w hich proved extremely Since the last number of the photographs in the 2002 edition of popular and enabled several OA’s Aluredian w as issued, planning the magazine. to reach quite a high level in the permission has been granted for the game, most notably Christopher proposed development of two new «55" Reeks. Tim Starling's contribution boarding houses, Tuckwell and during his sixteen years at King’s Woodard, on the present site of the In July Mr RR Currie completed his was w ide-ranging and invaluable, IstI X Cricket nets, and at the time of fifteen y ear tenure as Housemaster ande w were all sorry to lose him. goingo t press we are still awaiting of Woodard, and has been newsn o the application for the re— succeeded by Mr H R J Trump. ‘55,. development of the Convent. Unfortunater w hen these changes ‘05.?" We w ere fortunate in that no take place, Neate’s House will close This y ear’s A Level results were members of the Common Room left after4 2 years, and Mr R H C particularly impressive, their 58% A at the end of the Summer Term, and Poland is spending his sixteenth and B grades being a new record, in September we were delighted to years a Housemaster in order to see and 75% A, B and C grades, and welcome Miss Isobel Walters from the House through its final year. It is an overall pass rate of 95% Warwick University and Homerton always s ad to see Houses close, and provided v ery welcome statistics. We College, Cambridge to teach given the life-long association of congratulate all last year’s A Level English, Drama and History. She has Charles Neate with King’s, it is very candidates w ho, as a result of omuch t be hoped that his name settled in very successfully, and is success in their examinations, have established as a tutor in MeyneII wille b perpetuated in some other qualified for their chosen university House. She will undoubtedly be wayn i the future. courses, and as usual we publish a involved in many areas of School The new Tuckwell and Woodard listf o their destinations in the VaIete life, and we hope she will have a will have state-of-the—ort section immediately following the thoroughly happy time at King’s. accommodation, representing School News. another stage in the important

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Results in the new AS This y eaKs events at King’s, as in Design and Design Technology Congratulations to the following leavers who gained the following places at university. examinations w ere generally good, the rest of the country, have Departments, in which a most We apologise for any inaccuracy or omissions, but we can only work on the information although there were inconsistencies inevitably been adversely affected impressive v ariety of creative work is between subiects. 54% A and B by the Foot and Mouth epidemic dis layed. Photographs of exhibits received at school. grades w as pleasing, es ecially as and, more recently, the international wile b found in this magazine, and candidates w ere taking four situation following the terrorist the pupils are to be commended for subjects, and the 75% at A, B and C nattacks o IT September. Many of their imagination and technical skill. Maxim Banks Bristol Law grades w as impressive. the regular CCF activities, such as Thomas Beer Cardiff Business Administration the Easter Camp in the Lake District, Emily Cavaghan Durham Combined Arts At GCSE we improved on last the Lent Term Field Day, the Chindit year’s figures, which were Camp and Ten Tors were necessarily James Clack Bath Mathematics themselves the best ever, and cancelled, and the trekking Mary—Lynne Collins Loughborough Industrial Design & Technology candidates achieved almost 40% A‘ expedition to Nepal has been Edward Coleman Cambridge English and A grades. 97% of them gained postponed. fiver o more GCSE passes (i.e. C Thomas Currie Bournemouth Television Production grader o above), and the average The Michaelmas Term Field Day Emma Cutts Bath Sport and Exercise Science has gone ahead as planned, and number of GCSEs per candidate Daniel Czap Vienna Law was iust under nine. we hope that from now on things ewill b able to return to normal. Jonathan Dawes Reading Land Management with Diploma in Planning The following A Level candidates Andrew Don Oxford Brookes Engineering Foundation were successful in their applications *5 5x0. to Oxford and Cambridge. Christopher Downie Manchester Met. Geography With the introduction of GCSE Eleanor Dragonetti Manchester Music William Singleton Drama in September 2000, and the Vi“ Theatre Studies Devised Piece Sally Dutton Bristol Veterinary Nursing and Practice Administration Wadham College, Oxford, continuing popularity of Theatre “Death Begets" Andrew Edmondston-Low Leeds Dentistry (Medicine) Studiest a A level, an even wider Toby Mott ranf e o productions has been Thomas Evans De Montfort Computing and Music Technology St Hugh’s College, Oxford, evifent, and the fourth form Robert Excell Kingston Art Foundation Year (History) adaptation of ’Arabian Nights' Sarah Falkingham Cardiff Journalism, Film & Broadcasting during the Summer Term was Luke Fothergill Loughborough Information Management and Business

Edward Coleman, >0>“Z;O“EZH0>>OHOZ§ outstanding, the actors rising Studies Queens’ College, Cambridge, admirably to the challenge of (English) having the audience surrounding Jocelyn FutriIIe UCL French and German In addition Huw Lloyd gained a nthem o the stage. It was a Casey Girard Bristol History tplace a Hertford College, to read thoroughly entertainin Demelza Hughes Birmingham English/Theology performance. In Marci the new Archaeology and Anthropology. Angharad Irvine Newcastle History Drama Studio, converted from the ~45?“ Old Gym, held its first performance Robyn Kimber Edinburgh Biological Sciences when some of the Theatre Studies A Nicola Kyle We congratulate the large number Warwick Philosophy and Literature level candidates staged their of pupils who have achieved maior Daniel Langley Plymouth Marine Biology honours during the last twelve examination piece, ’Death Be ets’, James Lees Kingston Art Foundation the setting being the claustropiobic smonths: a usual 0 full list is Andrew Lewis Birmingham via Guildford School of Performing Arts published later in the magazine. atmosphere of a séance. The Studio proved ideally suited to intense Timothy Lloyd-Richards Leicester French «5,3» dramaf o this kind. Danielle Lowry Bristol Medicine Special mention must be made of '01;.. 3 Pariya Manomaiphibul Warwick Mechanical Engineering Lorna Collins and Andrew Morris, Alice Moore Nottingham Medicine fOne o the most popular features who have been appointed Lord Prefects Leadership Day Toby Mott Oxford Modern History Cadets for Somerset. In of the last week of the Summer Term Lqu Gohlich, M Hamilton, P. Cox J. Baker Lieutenant’s in recent years has been the BL Benjamin Nealon Guildhall London History addition Lorna Collins recently won an army scholarship. exhibitions mounted by the Art and Maximilian Neubauer KCL LLB Honours Law with German Law Emma Nuttall Birmingham History, Medieval and Modern Alana O'Dell Birmingham Sport and Exercise Science Charles Ockford Hull History Caroline Oestreich Southampton Music Ponmile Osibo Birmingham Chemical Engineering Victoria Parry Bath Sport and Exercise Science

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Spencer Popham A Bath Spa Music Helen Rainey M Oxford Brookes History/Sociology We congratulate all our Art & Design: Painting Frances Newman Andrew Jessica Rosewam C Warwick French and Sociology prizewinners: the Special prizes for Art & Design: Mixed Media Edmondston-Low Sophia Madge William Singleton Gemma Scott M Nottingham American Studies all-round contributions to the Physical Education Warren Stallard Rachael Stallard Heather Scott M Bristol Biology School; the Music Prizes; the Caroline Oestreich Subiect Prizes for excellence in Business Studies Sandi Rushton Spencer Popham Eleanor Sellick C Bristol Mathematics w ith study in Continental Europe individual subiects; and the Third Theatre Studies Sarah Cokayne Kate Jones Alexandra Sheppard C Art Foundation Drama Senior lomr prizes. Of the Special Prizes Ross Venning William Singleton N Oxford Medicine the lortis et Fidelis Prize is Filth Form Subiect Prizes Junior Keith Thome Bryony Smyth C Manchester English and Philosophy mvarded to the School captain; Community Service Anna Bates English, Spanish, History and Biology tHugh S Aubyn W Birmingham Philosophy the Provost’s prize is for the Adela Whitworth Anna Mol'lat Astra Fowden Ross Stacey F dOxio r International Hospitality Management leading academic of the year; the French and Latin, Charis Polley Debating Rachael Stallard C Leeds College oi Music Music Periormance in Vocal and Opera Studies Old Aluredian prizes are given to German Oliver Meyer Senior Jordan Evans Junior George Brooks Justin Talbot F SCAT Sports Management pupils w ho are leaving the school, Geography, Chemistry and Physical Amy Turk C Duchy College Equine Studies for their all-round contributions; Education Douglas Scott Special Prizes Andrew Turner N Birmingham Psychology the Martin Bolt prize is for a fifth Physics Christopher Boyle form pupil who has played a Mathematirs Adam Dewbery Conrad Meyer Design and Technology Fiona Turner M Oxford Brookes Occupational Therapy Prize Timothy Parsons prominent role in his or her year Design & Technology John Farrington Cynara Vetch M Edinburgh History A M Ferrett Prize Hayley Dingsdale group; and the Ferrett prize is Art & Design: Painting Patrick Green Richard Vincent A KCL American Studies awarded to a Fourth lonner who, Martin Bolt Prize Douglas Scott Emily Voyce C Loughborough Geography Art: Mixed Media Paiaree in a quiet and unobtrusive Kewchareonwong OA Masonic Prize Mary—Lynne Collins Lorraine Waiganio M Nottingham Trent Sports Studies manner, has contributed Old Aluredian Prizes Emily Cavaghan Laila Waters M Leicester Law significantly to the community. Fourth Form Subject Prizes Robyn Kimber Thomas Webley F APU Sports Science English, French, German, History, Biology, Daniel Langley James White F Bournemouth Art Foundation Upper Sixth Subiect Prizes Chemistry and Theatre Studies Charles Ocktord Timothy Whitworth W Manchester Architecture Laura Bates Alana O’dell English and Spanish Edward Coleman Hannah Wild C Art Foundation Wimbledon Spankh Matthew Rushton Jessica Rosewam French Jocelyn Futrille Latin and Greek Eleanor Nicholson Ross Stacey German Andrew Geography Samuel Green Edmondston-Low Provost’ 5 Prize Latin Johanna Schulz Physics Raylield Leung Jonathan Dawes History Toby Mott Mathematics Stanislav Panteliouchine Geography, Mathematics and Business Fortist E Fidelis Heather Scott Design & Technology Simon Mason Studies Jonathan Dawes William Singleton Biology and Chemistry Art & Design: PainfingTeresa Wakeling William Singleton Art: Mixed Media Sophie Cumoe Physics Maxim Banks Physical Education Nicola Westworth Design & Technology and Art Painting James Lees Third Form Prizes Art: Mixed Media Robert Excell 3a Suzanne Lungdon Physical Education Victoria Pony 3b Rory Kilbride Theatre Studies Emma Nuttall 3c Alexandra Walker 3d Peter Elliott 3e Rittipong Durongdei Lower Sixth Subject Prizes English, History and Mathematics Music Prizes Jordan Evans Fourth Form French, Biology and Chemistry Simon Mason Fifth Form Anna Crabtree Alice Young Senior Alexander German Anna Bates Drummond Eleanor Dragonetti Latin and Greek Caterina Scholl Geography Outstanding lnstrumentalist Nicholas Halsey Thomas Currie Physics Lorna Collins Andrew Lewis Design & Technology Thomas Lakeman Most Improved Young brass player Tfhird Form Visit to Techniquest. Peter Gillanders Anthony Trollope Chloe Moore, Cordelia Scott

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OXFORD UNIVERSITY K Thome CROSS-COUNTRY H Lloyd Hertford, Archaeology T Headly SomersetT U 8 C Randall Somerset UI 4 & SW and Anthropology T Haigh Championships Phoenix Society 200i St Hugh’s, History S Dutton Somerset U18, SW T Mott J Hudson Championships & By R.A.K.M. W Singleton Wadham, Medicine J Baker England Schools’ A Plummer Championships The Phoenix Society meetings this society for Capital Punishment and Alliance w ho put the case for the CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY W Headly fWest o England UT 4 year w ere both lively and varied. religion. Travel was also prominent continuance of hunting and Adrian Edward Coleman Queens’ College L Popham Somerset U14 BADMINTON Discussions w ere marked by lively in this year’s menu with Mr Francis- Flook w ho put the case for the English S Patten R Leung Somerset U I 6 debate, strongly-held views and Jones’ fascinating talk about his Conservatives at the forthcoming K Wright Major Honours active participation by society walking holiday around Easter election. A narrow Conservative win MATHSUK ( Maths Challenge) C Hudson members. Arguments were Island and with Cynara Vetch and in Taunton meant that he was A Dewbery MCUK S Gold Award 5 Scott TSomerset U 5 ORIENTEERING particularly strong at meetings Emma Nuttall explaining the varied successful in putting his arguments British Maths Olympiad | Dragonetti R Holmes England U14 Placed Ist I & 2 which featured social issues, such fcultures o Kenya and Southern to a w ider audience, while the H Patten in The Home Countries IIIMC Distinction Championships as the merits of Section 28, or Africa. Our outside visitors were issuef o hunting has still to be E Madge Somerset UT7 E Nicholson IIIMC Certificate whether there is any place in Mal Trehame from the Countryside resolved. L-K Gohlich I2 Gold Awards FENCING P Cox (UK Challenge) LEngland England UT 7 Champion N Westworth born and begin to grow up, they flap I 5 Silver Awards (Sabre) PE LICANS E Cutts TSomerset U 9 their parents in the face with their 23 Bronze Awards Great Britain UT 7 Team E Voyce (placed 2nd) by A.C.S. wings, and the parents, striking batik, S Falkingham Great Britain U20 Team kill them. Three days afterward the MUSIC One cannot move very for around V Parry (placed 3rd) mother pierces her breast, opens her W Singleton Somerset Youth Orchestra King’s w ithout encountering the pelican. H Scott J Walker RepresentedW S in U14 side, and lays herself across her young, T Currie Somerset Youth Orchestra National Championship It may be a red one on the junior polo pouring out her blood over the dead J Rosewam J Lunn Somerset Youth Orchestra shirts, a silver one feeding its young on bodies. This brings them to life again.’ H Irons Somerset U21 N Semple Somerset Youth Orchestra DUKEF O EDINBURGH the banner in the Chapel, or the N Westworth Westf o England U16 & somewhat odd black bird in Bermuda However, the pelican eventually A Drummond Somerset Youth Orchestra England Trialist L Fothergill Gold Award shorts w hich appears on all the College passed out of the Bestiaries into the R Singleton Somerset Youth Orchestra R Excell Gold Award headed notepaper, or more alarming, abstract science of heraldry. The K Maddock Somerset Youth Orchestra CRICKET A Moore Gold Award the grotesque creations on some of the pelican w as a favourite among E Dragonetti Somerset Youth Orchestra D Ellis SomersetI U 5 R Kimber Gold Award shields in the dining room. ecclesiastical symbols in this art and an The Pelican from an Eighteenth Century manual of I Dragonetti Somerset Youth Orchestra E Nuttall Gold Award early heraldic expert wrote that the bird Heraldry J Excell Where did the King’s pelican A Edmondston C Boyle Silver Award alsos a an image of the famous C McKegney originate? What colour should it be? ’represented as standing above its -Low Somerset Youth Orchestra ’Philosopher’s Stone’, which, when S Whittaker R Pawson Silver Award Which type of pelican is correct? The next, having its wings addorsed, and A Dewbery National Youth Choir pulverised and dissolved in molten G Webber Somerset 4 Comers C Langdon Silver Award answers are rather complicated. nourishing its young with its blood, is National Youth Choir N Semple (B squad) C Jones Silver Award blazoned as a ’Pelican in its PietY.’ lead, turns everything into gold. Thus Grade 8 (Trumpet) Firstly its origins. The symbol of the the pelican stood for a striving for E Dragonetti J Kilbride J Wray Silver Award pelican feeding its young by tearing How did this weird story originate? purification. The ancient Scottish E Cavaghan Grade 8 (Flute) T Bowring iDevon U 5 J Prodrick Silver Award open its breast goes back to the We can only hazard a guess. Some freemasons w ere called the Knights of N Semple Grade 8 (Singing) W Stafford TSomerset U 8 K Smith Silver Award mediaeval bestiaries - accounts of sea birds do eject a bloody secretion the Pelican, because they too were M Crockett Grade 8 (Violin) Somerset U19 T Webley F Lloyd Silver Award animals both real and imagined which from their mouths, and the insides of supposed to strive for perfection. T Webley CCSomerset C K Maddock Silver Award followed folklore and tradition rather their beaks frequently go red at nesting I2nd X King Alfred very likely was familiar CCF R Falkingham Silver Award than accurate biological research. The time,o t guide fledglings’ heads into with pelicans on the Somerset Levels. A Morris Lord Lieutenant’s J Hudson England UI7 XI description of the pelican in a Twelfth their crops to feed. Probably the Mediaeval carvings on Somerset bench L Collins Cadets J Hudson ECBT U 9 Trialist Century Bestiary reads as follows: ordinary ejection of bloody fishy ( The school greatly appreciates all the ends show a remarkable degree of T Webley MCC Young Cricketer offerings to the chicks from the pelican’s support given by parents) accuracy, w hich can only come from J Hudson MCC Young Cricketer ’PELICANUS pouch is the simplest answer. RUGBY real life observation rather than the T Voyce (OA ’99)Won his first cap on the The pellicane feruently Ioueth her Of course the Church latched on to fanciful heraldic pelicans. However, our England tour to Canada ATHLETICS young byrdes. Yet when thei ben SA& U (Summer 2001) this symbolism at a very eariy period, as King’s pelican is a direct descendant of J Brown Somerset U14 & S W haughtie, and beginne to waxe hate, it believed the pelican represented the the pelican on the armorial bearings of M Hamilton Devon UT 8 XV Championships they smite her in the face and wounde sacrificial death of Christ as well as Richard Fox, Bishop of Winchester in O Chatterjee T Sleight Somerset1 U 4 & S W her, and she smiteth them and slaeth parental self denial. In the Tudor times, and a great pioneer of Championships T Clack Somerset U I 6 ’ B’ XV them. And after three daies she ’Physiologus’, w e are told that snakes education in Taunton. Our links with 0 Collins B Rudkin Somerset UI7 & S W moumeth for them, and then striking kill the disobedient young, but they are Championships Bishop Fox are extremely tenuous. Our herselfn i the side till the bloode runne restored to life with the Pelican’s heart’s neighbour Bishops Fa)(s School is a M Hamilton SomersetT U 7 & S W out, she sparpleth it upon their bodyes, HOCKEY Championships blood, w hereby it gives up its own life. more legitimate heir, but we do possess, andy b vertue thereof they quicken in the Lady Chapel, a contemporary C Phillips SomersetT U 4 SomersetT U 5 & S W S Case againe.’ Even more complicated imagery copyf o Bishop Fox’s portrait which W Headly Championships appears in mediaeval Alchemy books eC d Figueiredo SomersetT U 7 8: S W Orn i another version: cleariy shows the pelican on his signet E Gregory which refer to the pelican as a specific nng. A Burden E Cutts S W Championships 8- ‘The Pelican is excessively devoted to sortf o laboratory retort, whose ’beal( B Cavaghan England Schools’ its children. But when these have been bends down towards its ’pot belly and Championships T Haigh Somerset1 U 6 Zi‘uigediigiy ALLEQEB

Richard Fox looks very austere in our with the power being switched on, sprayed massive canisters of point portrait and was a force to be reckoned soe w weren’t allowed too close to into the stencil. Of course the withn i his lifetime. He certainly could the controls, but did notice the windows w ere all taped up so as cope w ith Cardinal Wolsey, who was ; anxious to get his hands on Mnchester sriiish huge amount of buttons plastered onot t cause any damage other and offered Fox a pension if he would everywhere in the roof, sides and than the paint they wanted to be retiren i his favour. Fox had become Airways frontf o the cockpit. sprayedn o to make the symbol. blind.e H replied to Wolsey. After a brief explanation from For our last event we went to the ‘Though I can no longer distinguish by Marcus Fellow and Mr Anstey on the way the engines training department where BA white from black yet can I discriminate Richard Fawceii workn o the Boeings we drove pilots are trained up and tested in right from wrong, truth from falsehood, underneath a 747 and headed a building holding lots of different and can well discem the malice of an It w as an early start as we were towards the huge Boeing 777 that simulators, simulating different ungrateful man. Beware lest ambition crammed into Mr Worrall's car at was parked up on the runway. This typesf o planes. By sheer luck we render y ou blind to your ruin. Attend 6:30am, u nsure what the rest of plane has the biggest engines in were able to fly in one and I was the business of the King and leave the day had in store for us. After the w orld and a picture was taken given the chance to take the Winchester to the care of me, her ntravelling o the M4 and M25 for Bishop.’ ofs u standing next to it, controlsf o the 747 as we took off about two and a half hours, along amplifying the sheer size of the FKfrom J airport, New York. The On another occasion a curate named with a couple of stops to stretch beast. graphics showed all of the main Cockes, brought before him for some our legs, we arrived at Heathrow. :“‘I A . We drove briefly past a few symbols around the area, misdemeanour, challenged his From the portrait of Richard Fox in the Lady Chapel. The buildings we saw as we including the now collapsed Twin iurisdiction. entered w ere huge and able to grounded Concordes, which nbadge a expression of Christ’ 5 selfless Towers and also the Statue of ‘ I owe your Lordship no such ‘Azure, a pelican, with wings hold several Jumbo jets at any surprisingly w ere tiny planes act, w hich calls to mind the most vital Liberty and the Empire State obedience.y M obedience is unto my displayedr O wining herself Proper’. compared w ith any other plane truthf o the religion of love and self one time. building. It felt like a real flight, Lord Cardinal.’ These are heraldic terms meaning a we had seen. We had expected sacrifice. and the taking off and landing golden pelican, displaying her wings on We followed the directions that themo t be quite big powerful- Fox promptly sent Cockes, ’between Guy Poland (OA) had given us were extremely realistic. two tall persons,’ to his own prison in a blue background and wounding looking planes, whereas they herself w ith crimson drops of blood. and ended up at a security gate looked like little toys. Aftere w had thanked Mr Anstey the Bishop’s Palace. ’Then sayd the Pellycane: onext t one of the huge hangars, The College of Arms informs me that Nexte w went to the department for a truly inspiring day he offered Bishop Richard Fox is buried in Wheny m Birdts be slayne, at w hich point we were greeted by to take us all to the pub where we Winchester. King Alfred was buried some coats of arms show the pelican where planes get their symbols with her young, others not. No nest is Withy m Bloude I them revyve. a v ery happy- looking Mr Anstey, had a refreshing lemonade, which there too, but the latter’s remains who w as to be our guide for the placedn o to them— e.g. the disappeared during the Reformation. St included in Bishop Fox’s coat of arms Scripture doth record, wallaby for Australian planes, the would have been our first choice and this is not reckoned to be of any frest o the day. He took one of his drink, I’m sure!!!, even if we had Bartholomev/s Church in \Mnchester The same dyd our Lord, days off work at work in order to red and blue bow for British might possibly be the last resting place significance, although the ring in his had the option to choose. sshow u the ins and outs of being Airways and the “Virgin” sign for of Alfred’s skull, which supposedly lies portrait w ould appear to have a next And rose from deth to lyve.’ depictedn o it. In Winchester his shield a British airways engineer. Virgin Airways. under a little stone in the churchyard This hangar was with the simple inscription, ‘Alfred’. has the addition of a golden border The first thing we were shown and a small white ermine canton (a the biggest of Richard Fox has a far grander tomb in was a Boeing 757, a fairly small them all and the Cathedral. When his actual grave white rectangle in the top left-hand comerf o the shield, sprinkled with black plane compared to the 747 but oable t take was u ncovered during Eighteenth still able to carry a lot of people, Century alterations, his coffin was found fur spots). about ten Boeing which w as totally gutted out and 747'st a a time. BE“ noto t have been nailed down. His There is a wealth of symbolism and being refurbished. It was amazing crozier w as removed. His body was historyn i our pelican and I hope I have The compartment fully clothed in his Episcopal vestments, gone some way towards disentangling to know that a plane can be we w ere shown tbut i was noted his ring was missing. the complexity of the odd creatures totally gutted and refitted in about was holding a 2-3 days, especially with all the Richard Fox’s Arms in the Cathedral which appear around the College. A 747 being Herald w ould say we are totally equipment they carry. are: tpainted a the mistaken in our comparatively recent After a v ery short ride in a mini time, w ith men in usef o red or silver pelicans. I see that buse w arrived at the painting white suits and Bishop Fo>(s School has recently hangar, w here planes could be, masks hanging adopted the authentic gold pelican, but from ropes tied to they have decided to use it with surprisingly, painted two at a time the ceiling maroon, a non-heraldic colour, rather in a rather big hangar. At the time than the correct blue. there w as a 757 in the hangar drawing the sign that had only recently been of a British Ima glad, though, that we still have painted, w ith the floor still showing Airways - South the pelican, whatever its colour. In Africa symbol on. these days of the corporate logo, vastly fresh signs of paint. This w as done by expensive and often meaningless, it is We w ere allowed to enter the a massive stencil goodo t retain one of the most beautiful plane and sit in the very tapedo t the flew-F symbolsf o Christ. We are still comfortable business class seats. essentially a Christian school and our The familiar 'Pe/ican with her Piety found The cockpit was totally functional, planes a the men SASW. Marcus Pei/ow, Richard Fawcert, Guy Poland, The real thing. Monkey Mia Beach 1999. in many churches.

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ensured the seamless flow of over Owen Prentice. Rumour has it that the twenty acts, which included Douglas Headmaster w ill make an appearance Scotts a an impressive Angry man, in his final year! In many ways Carpenter has had a Edward Coleman having to deal with record—breaking y ear. We welcomed our Sunday activities included point— largest 3rd Form into the House, and at bigoted Constable Savage, Tim Lloyd- King Alfred House welcomed sixteen balling, go-karting, laser-quest, the other end had our lar est 6.2 with I9 Richards, and then appearing as the new boys in September. House Captain headhunters combat game, quad- girls. But the best exampsfe was in Headf o Modern Languages, in a side- biking, ten pin bowling, visits to October, w hen the House staged its was Robert Excell and Assistant House splitting v ersion of Big Brother, set in the Captain w as Toby Mott. Sedgemoor Splash and Somerwest largest ever House play (The Women by King‘s Staff Common room. world, and House barbecues. In Clare Boothe Lute) which had 37 The traditional King Alfred Supper Unfortunately, Owen and Robyn had no addition the weekly evening indoor speaking parts. With most of the other was held on the last Tuesday of control over the finale, where the staff football sessions have proved as ngirls i the House involved in one way or another it was certainly a very ambitious October and the guest speaker was an ngot i on the act and brought the house populars a ever, and in the summer old boy, Tom Voyce (KA99), now down w ith a very professional and slick project. There is a report on the play term there were also free swims. Mr elsewhere in the Aluredian. playing full-time rugby for Both FC. Tom rendition of the Grease number Carpenter House: St. John's Ambulance Tea. McKegney ran some canoeing sessions The Carpenter girls have taken full part spoke for nearly an hour on his life as a “Summer Nights”. The whole evening In June the Carpenter/Bishop Fox Junior in the pool. in the cultural life of the school, with many year the dance committee arranged professional rugby player and also wasn i aid of a good cause and £355 voting for a Ball Queen and King. Barn Dance was another huge success, memorable performances in school reminisced about his time in King Alfred was raised for Somerset Cancer Care. The House tuck-shop goes from Appropriately the House Captain, Jessica and the juniors enjoy having the chance strength to strength and through Tom drama productions as well as music Rosewam, and her partner James Clack to have their own social function to vie House.e W have watched his career In February the House was sad to concerts of all ty es, and in addition with great interest and congratulate Currie‘s careful budgeting, profits were were crowned during the evening. with the senior Dance. The caller for the flearn o the death of Henry Tonks Rachael Stallar won a distinction in all band ‘ Hobson’s Choice’ has his work cut Tomn o being awarded his full cap made and used to finance House trips, three classes that she entered in the In March we invited King Alfred House (KA99). Henry will be fondly to join us in a fund-raising fancy dress outo t organise large numbers of 3rd and during last summer‘s England tour to oand t purchase a new table football Taunton Festival, and won three trophies remembered as a kind, genuine and game. In-House competitions were party for Comic Relief held in the Sports 4th Form to learn the dances, but he North America, when he played against thoughtful boy, whose caring nature for her solos and duet. Many girls take Hall. Each year group thought of a game manages w onderfully and is still smiling theSA U Eagles. As is tradition VI 2 keenly contested and George Webber partn i the orchestra, windband and choir and gentle manner made him popular won the House pool competition. and have enjoyed the various or activity in which to challenge their at the end of the evening! selected the menu, grace was said by with junior and senior pupils alike. It opposite numbers and there were some On the sporting front, our cup cupboard the y oungest boy in the House, James In June the House teamed up with performances and outings associated with is now bursting with trophies after a was v ery fitting that so many old boys these. su rising winners. King Alfred third form Patterson, and the toast to King Alfred attended his funeral in Cornwall and Mr Meynell House to visit Disneyland Paris diJDnot expect the Carpenter third form to particularly good year. We won the girls’ was given by Robert Excell. and a group of nearly fifty boys and Carpenter girls have had the beat them in a tug of war, but neither did cup for swimming sports in the summer. Peter Dossett, Henry‘s first Housemaster, opportunity to venture further afield, with paid tribute to his many personal girls travelled to France. Saturday was Carpenter 6.1 expect Andrew Morris to In the Michaelmas term we shared the The Meynell and King Alfred Show such v isits as the German exchange, the turn out to be so good at limbo dancing! senior cup for Hockey with both the other qualities and spoke with real affection spentt a the theme park and on Sunday Art and Design Department trip to New rounded off the Michaelmas term in morning the pupils had a brief tour of The costumes were good, the evening houses after an astonishing triangular style,s a on-stage fireworks ended an at a short service held in the school York, a study trip to Laval and a skiing trip tremendous fun and the Houses raised competition in which no goals were chapel. Paris and were able to spend some free to Alpe d'Huez. Closer to home the eveningf o extravaganza before an timen o the Champs Elysees. It was a £675 for the charity. scoredt a all, and the junior cup with audience of over 500 pupils, parents House has taken trips to Hollywood Bowl, In May we invited the elderly Me nell after a draw. The steeplechase In March King Alfred House joined huge success and it is hoped to run the prep schools, Cribbs Causeway and and guests. So popular has the annual housebound and disabled people to tea, (altu o h not a very popular event with forces w ith Carpenter House for an trip next year. Headhunters Laser Combat game - a show become that two sittings were and they were again brought by their St the girls was very successful, with evening of year group challenges, and new v enture which had fully-fledged GI John Ambulance volunteer drivers. Sandi Carpenter w inning the 3rd Form cup necessary in the school theatre to raised nearly £500 for Children in The House won the Debating Jones rushing around in woodland with accommodate all those who wanted to Competition and our main speakers, Rushton entertained the guests with a (Megan Thomas coming in first), the A Need. Everyone, including House staff, infra—red rifles and helmets. They felt they lovely rendition of 'Thank You’, and Emily team cup and the overall cup. In Netball come. Songs and sketches were chosen wore fancy dress, and highlights of the Edward Coleman and Douglas Scott, had demonstrated exceptional cunning, were w ell supported by the House from Cavaghan and Jennifer Lunn gave them Carpenter w on both the senior and the and performed by the boys and girls evening w ere Andrew Morris winning crawling skills and camouflage, but a beautiful flute duet. The general junior cups and in Athletics we won all the floor. We also won for the second under the expert guidance of the the limbo dancing competition, Oliver arrived home exhausted! knowledge quiz went down well with both three, the Senior, Inters and Junior, with producer Tom Currie. Sketches were Chatterjee dressed up as a teletubbie year running the tennis and squash In February we held our annual Dance guests and girls, and as usual the (free) Emma Cutts as Senior Wctrix Ludorum. from the Fast Show and Monty Python, and the King Alfred third form losing to cups, and the year ended on a high with the band ’Horizon' playing. This year rafer w as a great success. It is always a Finally, in the summer we won the junior the theme was ’Grande Eleganza’, and but also included Ali G (alias Andy the Carpenter girls in the tug-of-war! with the House winning four swimming pleasure to put on the St John Ambulance Tennis cup to round off a very happy Lewis) interviewing a non-plussed cups.n I addition to winning the water the girls and their partners dressed to the Tea,s a our guests and the girls all derive sporting y ear. Housemaster! Andy was on stage again The termly House magazine, “Toast”, polo competition again, we won the nines and decorated the dining hall great benefit from the event. singing "Better Man” and Richard continued to thrive under the acerbic wit Boys’ House Relay Cup, the Boys’ Open atmospherically. As an innovation this Vincent maintained the high standard and humour of its editor, Edward Freestyle Relay Cup and the Senior Coleman. House Prayers, if not as Boys’ Cup. Individual winners were of singing with "We‘ve got tonight”. The reach their target of raising £1000 for presentation w ill be made to ORBIS in the popular (1), were nonetheless livened up William Curnoe (50m Butterfly Senior evening w as compered by the witty ORBIS. In the summer term, Neate's Michaelmas term during a morning Chapel Owen Prentice (Pablo!) and his lady in by v arious guest speakers who were Boys) and Tom Buckley (Individual organised a Jazz evening in which over I20 Service. red, Robyn Kimber. Together they unableo t refuse the persistence of Medley Senior Boys). lIIIII ll! limit} lli l'lillll guests attended a ’black-tie’ dinner dance During 200i, Neate’s House continued and listened to a live Jazz Band. Later in Paintballing on House Sunday proved Supper w as up to its usual high with its tradition of raising money for charity. the term, a new innovative fundraising idea more popular than ever last summer, as standard. The evening was rounded off They decided on a series of ideas and was thought of by the sixth form. Members of both King Alfred and Meynell Houses .t.j. the bruises testified! The Sponsored Cycle with the duet Heather Scott and Emily events involving every member of the House. it ill, ‘r\ Cavaghan singing the lullaby ’Ae Fond The overall target was to raise EIOOO for had planned a weekend break to ‘1’ Ride w as not as well supported this year, EuroDisney, and the Neate’s House but five riders still raised over £100 for Kiss’ and a rendering of ’Auld Lang ORBIS, the world’s only flying eye hospital, a By D J.(.. charity inspired by a simple ideal to ensure challenge w as to cover the same distance CLlC. Syne’. faster than they could! Neate's achieved this Bishop Fox House never seems short of that even the poorest people have access to treatments that can save their sight. through a combination of cycling 597 km talent. Torn Webley has been playing Once again the Junior Fox/Carpenter on exercise bikes and rowing 48 km on a cricket professionally with Somerset this barn dance proved a resounding After only five years as an assistant in Unfortunately, due to the foot and mouth rowing machine (across the Channel) within summer and has left recently to play in success, w ith many saying they prefer it Bishop Fox, Mr Trump has left for greater outbreak. the initial events of a sponsored a strict time limit of I? hours on Sunday 6th Australia over winter. Meanwhile violin to a disco any day! With excellent ethings! W wish him the best of luck in Tor walk on Dartmoor and the annual 25 May: everyone in the House took part. virtuoso Adam Hill has auditioned for the speeches ’ on behalf of the laddies’ from his new role as Housemaster of and 50 mile walks were cancelled. The National Youth Orchestra and is at the Tom Evans and ‘on behalf of the lassies’ Woodard. Meanwhile, we welcome back House remained positive about these Proceeds from all these events raised just setbacks, and everyone was determined to over the target figure of EIOOO and a timef o writing awaiting a reply. from Victoria Parry, the 6.2 Burns Night Mr Hart into the fold. II 2 tHouse a a Tuesday meeting. Not only The Lent Term came and we j‘ i 13‘ t t only 3rd former in the team, Andrew jll‘llit ‘ ll it]! :ll did the video give a graphic impression welcomed at the start of January l‘l.ri t‘ Burden. The senior side also deserve of all the work that the charity does, but Charmaine and Kristine, our GAP Year l,\/ I hurt rm lvlr tr j)lt\'t Hill special mention for an unlikely 2nd ,tj. also Jacky was able to answer our students, to King’s - we hope they will place overall. Success also seemed to questions in a very down-to—earth, be v ery happy here. The short term went The beginning of a new academic It has definitely been a successful year w ith a new Housemaster is always be there for the taking in the approachable w ay. We hope to raise as quickly as usual but not before steeplechase. However, wearing track year! The start of it saw the arrival of more money for this good cause over an apprehensive time for any House. several new girls, including our blonde Caroline w as persuaded to sing for one suit trousers instead of shorts was the next year. last time in 0 Chapel Assembly - However,n o our arrival, Tuckwell had friend Luisa-Katherin, and she certainly deemed to give a significant unfair made her mark at King's during her In the first few weeks of term the approPriately enough she sang ’Danny that familiar ’well used' look, even if Boyn o St Patriclcs Day, while Anna there w as a hint of fresh paint performance advantage, and we were year w ith us, both as a ist XI hockey House Debating Competition didn’t therefore disqualified on a technicality! player and as a School Prefed - we quite live up to the triumph of last year Crabtree came out of GCSE-enforced (magnolia) in the air. In previous years wish her all the best back in Germany. bute w did reach the semi-finals, with retirement to play some Irish reels. It the House had survived on wit, charm The junior hockey team ramped to The big event for the 6th Farmers, excellent speeches by Sacha and Anna reminded u s all of just how much they and good looks. The diverse collection victory in the House Competition in the however, w as the 70s Revival night with M., and with some courageous have both contributed to music at of silverware in last year’s House photo Lent term with Will Headly and Chris De Woodard last November - and what a contributions from the floor. At the other King’s. And we shouldn't forget the was not a show of our sporting prowess Figueiredo establishing themselves as endf o the Michaelmas Term, the House great night that was who could lunchtime concert featuring Fiona on or intellectual abilities, but borrowed, significant talents for the future. The possibly forget Salle dances, not to Hockey competition looked to be a cello and Nicola singing. Well over half temporarily, from other Houses to save juniors made it a clean sweep of the Pancake Day .H.. mention the "Charley/s Angels" twins, foregone conclusion between Meynell the House plays a musical instrument of Casey and Esther. The costumes were and Carpenter, until we played well some sort and at the last count we had our blushes. However, on returning cupsn i sports events with an from a w elcome eight-week break, irrepressible performance in the House The House proved that it is not just a lfar out’ and some were even ’groovy/ enough to achieve two draws and ten members of the Chapel Choir. bunchf o highly motivated, tanned and there w as a new sense of fire in the Cricket competition. All team members it w as good to raise over £500 for our therefore gained an unexpected share muscular sport machines, but also an newly acquired charity organisation as of the Hockey Cup in a three—way tie - enginef o the ’Tuckwell War Machine’: a played v ery well, but Tom Yeabsley and intellectual force of the highest order, in well - Hope and Homes for Children. a magnificent achievement! Particular new confidence and self-belief flowed William Bell were particularly successful the House debating competition. With a This small charity was founded as mention should be made of the juniors At last it was Summer and the through the House on every refreshing with the bat throughout the competition. who played so well — Helena and hint of wit we argued and debated srecently a T994, and their homes now outdoor, aquatic life beckoned a breeze. Tuckwell’s combined traditional We scored 539 runs in only 45 overs - Fiona especially. With the large intake look after 1200 children in over 123 Sunday expedition to Puttsborough on strongly in the early rounds, the main of ten Third Farmers next year it looks as virtuesf o warmth and caring signalled need I say more! The juniors also took homes across 1 T countries in Eastern the North Devon coast enabled us all to contributors being the Clock Brothers, Europe and Africa. It was particularly if Taylor hockey will continue to be the coming of a successful and happy the honours in the House swimming enjoyn a afternoon of bodyboarding in William Howell and myself. However, ogood t welcome a local fundraiser for strong - and of course we do have at year competition w here we won every virtually sub-zero temperatures, which despite a v aliant effort we narrowly lost the charity, Jacky Walsh, to speak to the least three goalkeepers in the House! The 3rd form's early redecoration of individual event except one. The junior proved a big shock to the system for sports teams consistently showed their in the final to an excellent ’performance' Our Chn'stmas party was full of the their dormitory with a combination of from Edward Coleman. Charmaine and Kristine ! Then there abilities and will definitely be a force to usual embarrassing situations -thanks was the expedition to Thorpe Park drapes and posters of assorted taste, It seems fitting that in an Olympic to Astra and Emily for enabling me to which gave the Third Form a taste of the servedo t demonstrate that they had be reckoned with in the coming years. (I show off my marvellous singing talent, famous ‘ Tidal Wave’ attraction and they settled in ’very nicely. The House wonder if House funds will stretch to a yeare w have our own Olympiad within and I’m sure none of us will forget the all duly got soaked - but at least it was enjoyed early success on the sporting new trophy cabinet). The internal house the Tuckwell ranks. I am of course romantic duet performed by Mr and the hottest day of the year so far. frontn i the House rugby competition, pool competition was hotly contested, talkingf o Adam Dewbery, who was Mrs Scanlan to the tune ’Had the Time Finally - the House Water Polo with several of the top seeds easily selected to represent Britain in the yof M Life.’ The annual Taylor House with the juniors claiming several victories competition the fact that we won it progressing through the early rounds. Mathematical Olympics where he Awards successfully embarrassed to w in the silverware (our first cup for with Meynell just added a little bit extra Unfortunately the pool cues and the reached the last round in the U19 certain people but all, I hasten to add, one and a half years). Although it is in the best possible taste. And so we fore m in my final year. Thank you to unfairo t mention individuals, Charlie competition sheets went missing just category. (He was still only To at the everyone for making this year such a reached Christmas with various people McKegney and Timothy Clack after 82nd seed, Mr Griffiths, was time). With this kind of brainpower it jetting around the globe, notably Mr great one. A big ’cheers’ to all the performed particularly well, as did the eliminated in the second round! seems inconceivable therefore that we and Mrs Scanlan, who were going off House Prefects who have done such a should have been so convincingly to spend three weeks in the Australian great job and special thanks to Casey beaten in the first round of the House sun, together with our present to them and Caroline for helping me out this general knowledge competition! of Bill Bryson's "Down Under”. year w ith all sorts of jobs in the House. Some leavers. I feel that by for the most important areaf o concern, excluding academia, is part for the community by cycling from cancelled due to waterlogged pitches—a the ability to make a school house a \x/Vl’ w it»: l it? shame really, because we were going to Land’s End to John O’Groats on one of place that can be thought of as a win that one! the gym’s bikes. We managed to raise by Oliver Lewis over £ 300 for an outstanding charity that ’home away from home' and I believe The intellects of Woodard managed sends v ery sick children on the holiday of that this is where Tuckwell excels. Along Yet another year has flown by and it is with the good humoured, caring and amazing to see how much Woodard has once again to win us the House general a lifetime. knowledge, w hich we were all very easygoing nature of the house there is achieved over the past twelve months. In This w as of course Mr Currie’s final the House rugby Super 10’s we came proud of. House debating was not very also plenty to captivate everyone. In this years a Housemaster, and I am sure that joint runners up, having lost to Neate’s in successfuln o our part, so hopefully all rrealm M Burton, Mr Rogers and Mr those boys who ‘apparently lost their he w ill be missed in Woodard house. Mr Lang, all led by Mr. Griffiths, have been the final. Having been knocked out in Trump has been appointed the new both the cricket and hockey in the first voices’ might pluck up the courage to a fantastic team. Their consistent contribute next year! Housemaster of Woodard, and Mr available support, advice and round, the new arrival of Mr Trump and Dossett has also joined the House, so I Mr Dossett will mean intense training enthusiasm are very highly valued by all Dad’s old flares were then hauled out am sure that Woodard will be kept over the winter months to prepare us for of the boys. One of the results of their of the attic for the ‘705 revival night’ shipshape for many years to come! All in the coming seasons! Athletics seemed to efforts has been the continuing list of which must have been the highlight of all, the past year has been very be our strong point, with both the 3rd events and trips which has added to the the y ear, when the Woodard and Taylor successful and we now look forward to and 4th forms winning their age groups. enjoyment of life at King's. Numerous 6th forms enjoyed taking a journey back next y ear when we will try to do even surfing and camping excursions have Unfortunately House football was in time. Woodard House also played our better! I 4 15

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c’étaite l lundi de Paques. C’était chateau é tait assez petit, quoi qu’il en L’Echange difficile parce que nous avons d0 parler soit,a l visite était intéressante parce seulement en francais tout le temps et quee l guide était tres passionnant car il Scolaire aussi, nous les avions rencontrés esté n clans le chateau. Apres avoir seulement il y avait quelques heures. visitée l chateau, nous sommes allés au par Jordan Evans Pendant la ioumée, nous avons fait des muséeu d cidre a Melleroy-la—Vallée. choses différentes, mais beaucoup Nous pouvions voir comment on tait le Pendant les vacances demieres, dix d'éléves ont visité Ia fete foraine. cidret e aussi nous avons bu un peu de cidret e quelques gens ont acheté du néleves e premiere ont visité la France Chaque matin, nous nous sommes cidre pour leurs parents. pour améliorer leur francais. Le rencontrés a l’école (‘1 Laval a huit dimanchee d Pfiques, notre voyage a heures, qui était une tres bonne heure. commence a quatre heures et demie a Ensuite, nous avons fait quelques Jeudi, nous sommes allés au horas l’école, quand nous avons d0 rencontrer dea l société des courses pres de Laval. excursions. are“: -' VIP" Monsieur Westgate. ll nous a conduits 6: La v isite guidée était attachante parce Tuckwel/ House Ski Trip. Oliver Collins. QCB. Portsmouth pour attraper le ferry en Mardi, tout d’abord, nous avons que c’était une experience nouvelle Tuckwell House Ski Trip. GCB. France. Pendant le voyage, la mer était passén u cours dans une classe pour toutes les personnes. Et aprés ca, Charlie Ockford will be teaching at agitée, quoi qu’il en soit, personne anglaise. Elle était dif'férente parce que nous avons visité le Lactopéle, qui était taken place, and these usually end with fsource o amusement, and a very les é leves ne doivent pas porter un Monkton Coombe Junior School for a n’était malade. Quelques personnes ont un musée laitier d’une grande a lavish barbecue around a campfire dangerous place to be if you were the regardén u film, mais les autres étaient uniforme scolaire. Apres ca, nous avons year and will then attend Hull University entreprise qui a commencé a Laval. whilst lakes and stories are related. one seated next to him! tres fatigués, donc ils ont décidé de pris u ne visite guidée de Laval. Nous C’était enveloppant cor nous pouvions to study History. Pending ’A' Level results Paint balling remains as popular as Our annual extravaganza fund s’endormir. uavons v les vieux batiments de la ville voir comment une entreprise change ever and budding ’Schumachers' I w ill hopefully attend University, ioining et aussi le grand chateau et la leurs produits pour les marches variés. raising event, ‘Children in Need’, was the many literary and directorial giants Nous sommes arrivés en France a regularly get to flaunt their talents on an outstanding success. The evening's cathédrale. La visite était captivante of television at Bournemouth. I wish the quinze heures et nous avons conduit au parce les batiments en France, the local cart track. although Peter entertainment w as varied, with a talent Memorial, qui est un musée a Caen, au Pendant notre demiére ioumée, nous Balm’s disqualification for an leavers and those who remain the best particuliérement ceux-la qui sont vieux, sommes allés a notre troisieme show, a 'Blind Date' style competition suiete d la Deuxieme Guerre mondiale. sont dans un genre tres different des outrageous display of ’road rage' whilst of luck for the future, and we, the Chateau! C’était plus grand que les and a selection of home made video ll é tait tres inquiétant a cause des morts, constructions en Angleterre. Pour le being overtaken, did earn him a leavers, thank Mr & Mrs Gril'liths and all mais quoi qu’il en soit, c’était fascinant. autrest e l’histoire du chateau était trés clips. However, for the competitors of the the House staff for the time and energy déieuner, nous sommes retoumés a longue. Apres avoir visité le chateau de mention in Mr. Griffiths end of term ‘Kebab Eating Competition' it will for Apres avoir vu le musée, nous avons l’écolet e ie peux dire que la nourriture that they have devoted to us over the continue (‘1 Laval pour rencontrer nos Ste Suzanne, nous sommes retoumés (‘1 speech. However, our main trip this year ever hold memories of bad tummies (‘1 King’s est meilleure en comparaison was the Tuckwell Ski trip to La Plagne, in last five years. correspondents francais. Nous étions Lavalt e nous avons passé le reste de la and even worse breath. We managed dea l nourriture dans les écoles ioumée (‘1 Laval ou nous avons fait des France. Many of the '28 iunior boys who tres nerveux parce que ce serait la francaises. L’aprés—midi, nous avons to raise £1001 L premiere fois que nous allions les voir.. coursest e acheté des cadeaux pour nos went, had never skied before, and visitée l Vieux Chateau (‘1 Laval. Dans le famillest e nos amis. lessons w ere therefore organised at the As 6.2 come to the end of their career Selon moi, ma correspondante, qui chateau, aussi, nous avons vu une at King's, we will take many fond s’appelle Florence, était tres gentille exposition d’art na'rf et elle était t'rés local dry ski slope beforehand, Although Samedi, nous avons d0 nous memories away from our Tuckwell mais il est possible qu’elle devienne bizarre. Pendant le soir, nous avons pris fmost o them play sport for the school in rencontrer a quatre heures pour partir a féchée avec sa mere quelquefois. En un pot de l’amitié avec nos one form or another it was obvious from House. James Hudson is pursuing a Caen pour partir le ferry. Je pense que général, i'ai cru que nos correspondants correspondants et nous avons rencontré these early lessons that much coaching scareer a a cricket player and has a nous n ous sommes bien amusés et étaient tres agréobles. Monsieur le Proviseur. and a fair amount of caioling would be contract w ith MCC in London. James i’espere que i’ai amélioré mon francais, required if they were to survive a whole Clack is teaching in Australia for a year Nous avons d0 passer la premiere Le lendemain, nous avons pris une maise i dois attendre iusqu’a ce que ie weekn o snow! As it was, the snow in La and then going to University to study, ioumée avec nos familles parce que visite guidée du chateau de Lassay. Le recoive mes résultats en aofit! Plagne w as deep, crisp and even, and possibly Architecture. Daniel Czap is although most took a tumble at some hoping to gain a place in an Austrian German Exchange they are from ours - timer o other during the week, everyone University for a while before returning to a little more England. Timothy Parsons is also in 2001: Sept 23rd - 28th relaxed. Usually our got home in one piece. However, Simon teachers don’t make Taylor’s rather ungainly dismounts from Australia for a year before, surprise, oHow t live and to learn at a surprise, returning to work in agriculture, as many iokes and the two-man chair lift was a constant boarding school? we have to raise our hand if we want to This w as the main question for me say something. On ewhen w started this exchange. Six girls Tuesdaye w went to and four boys between the ages of 14— Plymouth w hich was 18 w anted to ioin their friends from very interesting. We Taunton w ho had already been to learnt how the Sangerhausen, Germany in March. It explorers started out was a completely different experience for from there for nus i England because the Geschwister- America and that Scholl-Gymnasium, the school where we they endured many come from, is a state school. For nhardships o their eexample, w don’t have to wear a ioumey. After that uniform and our school buildings are not we w ent to Exeter where we had a To put it in a nutshell it was a very squite a grand. To me, King's College guided tour of the Cathedral. Our group lovely exchange and we are really glad looks a little bit like an old English castle. also enjoyed the tn'p to Stratford-upon- that everyone was so friendly to us. Avonn o Thursday. We visited We have spent a really exciting week Writteny b Suzann Roeder from Shakespeare’s Birthplace and were able 3% t here. On Monday and Wednesday we Geschwister-Scholl-Gymnasium in Tuclwvell House Ski Trip, John Chapman to see how Shakespeare lived. Tuckwell House Ski Trip had lessons and remarked how different Sangerhausen.

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l Aluredian Exchanges Alureclian Expeditions 1 am for breakfast so as to reach the half w ay to Marseilles, he decided to 4th Form and EuroDisney Park before it opened. Yes, William, tum round and came back to a Charles and Rory - plus ’a girls’ room’ resettlement project and derelict 6.l Exchange were the most difficult to stir. Can we industrial estate: he was all cross. lt Visito t Germany change their body clocks? transpired that the ten minutes was byL R my car. Meanwhile Mr Westgate had by Laura Bates The arrival via the tradesmen’s goneo t look for those missing and in recent years King’s has entrance (nice short cut but don’t ask returned at midnight, having stopped how) preceded a 45 minute wait for Samstag, den siebzehnten Morz developed a w eekend in the Summer for refreshment. French efficiency to hand over a Wir sind um Wertel vor vier Term devoted to house activities, The following day, being Sunday, aufgestanden. Der Wecker ging nicht allowing longer visits to attractive parcelf o tickets. Fortunately, the rest venues. King Alfred and Meynell of the day went well and the King's meantn a early start and people were und u nsere Lehren'n musste uns um worn out, so rushed via breakfast to Houses have been in the vanguard of party met up at the night times for Viertel v or vier wecken! Donn sind wir the coach en route to Paris where we this movement, taking the lead to meal breaks, with tales of daring feats noch Waterloo gefohren. Wir sind in enioyed a quiet, early scenic tour of Alton Towers. For 2001 the weekend on backward facing roller-coasters den Zug (Eurostar) eingestiegen und the u sual tourist spots before being let was switched to the period following with spirals, etc, etc. Mr Westgate wir haben geschlafen! lm vierten Zug loosen o the expensive boutiques of the school exams and King Alfred couldn’t stay off anything, but I haben w ir Mittagessen gegessen, und the Champs Elysees - which were and Meynell promptly set off for decided that the lndians Jones was a im sechsten Zug haben wir closed! A final trip on the Paris Eye on EuroDisney - w ithin minutes of the lurch too for and settled for a Abendessen gegessen. Im letzten Zug a beautiful morning was followed by hatten w ir Angst, weil unsere 4th Form and VI Exchange vrsr! to Germany. D-Wrobe/y (former headmaster.) final exam. simulator (which Mr Westgate hated). For a bit of peace and quiet some a desperate traffic jam: we were Brieffreunden ouf uns worteten und wir Mittwoch, den einundzwonzigsten dem Cafe, dos sich dreht, gegessen The ioumey was lengthy (never retiredo t the Disney Parade and the driw'ng into the annual Pan's Air Show dachten w ir vergessen olles ouf Marz (dos w ar sehr teuerl) Donn gingen wir again w ill the staff set off so late in circus, followed by supper expertly andt i was crowded. We made the Deutsch! Donn fuhren wir mit unseren Heute haben wir uns um zehn var acht wieder einkaufen. Um drei haben wir the day!) broken only by a ferry 'fixed’y b Mr Westgate in his best feny despite being baked when the Brieffreunden nach House. getroffen. Wir fuhren mit dem Zug uns getroffen, weil wir wieder noch crossing, and like all good travel French - half a restaurant was air conditioning failed on the coach, nach Leipzig. Dort hoben wir uns dos House g ehen mussten. Am Abend agents the brochure stretched the Sonntog, den achtzehnten Morz somehow taken over by King’s when and eventually reached King’s only Denkmal u nd das Grab von Johann waren v iele von uns in dem gleichen truth. Yes, the hotel was only half an Am Sonntog haben wir etwos mit Mr Westgate chatted up the ten minutes later than planned — Sebastian Bach angesehen. Wir Restaurant z um Abendessen. An hour from both EuroDisney and Paris, unseren Brieffreunden unternommen. Manager, a stunt he repeated on the courtesyf o M25 gridlock. besuchten die Kirche, wo er arbeitete diesem Abend hoben wir uns nicht in but no, it was not 'only three hours Wir haben lang geschlafen, weil wir homeward bound ferry. und die Geige, die er gespielt hotte. einer Kneipe getroffen! from Calais’: more like 4 hours, so on And for our next excursion? nach der Reise miide waren. Wir Holland? Wir mochten die verschiedenen Freitag, den dreiundzwonzigsten Mar-z arrivalt a 3.45 am most people were gingen z wischen zehn und elf Uhr ins The sun shone and all was well, but Bouorten der Houser. Donn gingen wir dead but William Halliday, Charles Bett, w eil wir am nachsten Tog urn Am Freitag gingen wir mit unseren still the pupils were awake and set off am Bohnhof einkoufen. Wir wollten Brieffreunden in die Schule. Dart Chadwick and certain girls soon zehn v or acht Schule hatten. uns u rn fiinf noch halb eins treffen to find McDonalds which had been hotten w ir die erste Stunde zusammen slivened u all up and needed to be described as no more than ten Montag, den neunzehnten Marl ober drei von uns waren nicht do. Also und eine Stunde Deutsch. Danoch locked into their rooms. Amazingly, wir haben fast unseren Zug verposst. minutes from the hotel, which was on Am Montag sind wir mit unseren gingen w ir zum Spengler Museum, um most people were wakened at 8.00 the road to Lyons. When Halliday was Brieffreunden z ur Schule gegangen. In Urn halb drei haben unsere uns dos Mammut anzusehen. Dort hat den ersten beiden Stunden lemten wir Brieffreunden u ns om Bahnhof in es u ns gefallen. Wir gingen donn zur die Schule kennen, und hatten eine Sangerhausen obgeholt. In Jokobi — Kirche, um Mr. Holmes die Geographie Stunde. Donn hatten wir Sangerhausen gingen wir noch einmol Orgel spielen zu horen. Danach mit u nseren Brieffreunden Unterricht. einkaufen. Als wir einkoufen waren, gingen w ir zun'ick in die Schule, weil Danach hotten wir eine Russischstunde hates ongefongen zu schneien. Es wor wir dort unsere Briel'freunden tref'fen (dos w ar sehr schwierig!) Am sehr kalt. Diesen Abend haben wir uns wollten. Dann gingn wir zusommen in Nachmittag w aren wir in einem Café wieder in einer Kneipe getroffen. ein Eiscafé. Am Nachmittag gingen wir und trofen uns mit den Anderen. Wir Leider w oren nicht olle von uns do, bowlen. Dos hot uns sehr viel Spa? diskutierten doriiber, was wir in der weil eine von uns krank wurde. gemacht.m A Abend trofen wir uns Woche machen wollten. Am Abend Donnerstag, den zweiundzwanzigsten wieder in einer Kneipe um ,auf trafen w ir uns in einer Kneipe. Mari Wiedersehen’ z u sogen. Dienstag, den zwonzigsten Marz Donnerstog mussten wir sehr zeitig Samstog, den vierundzwanzigsten Wir standen um sechs Uhr ouf, weil wir aufstehen, w eil wir noch Berlin fohren Ma'rz muns u zehn vor acht treffen wollten. wollten. Die Fahrt dauerte fast drei Samstag mussten wir sehr friih Wir fuhren mit dem Zug noch Erfurt. Stunden. Zuerst hoben wir dos aufstehen, w eil wir den Zug urn acht Zuerst schauten wir uns den Dom an. Brandenburger Tor gesehen. Donach nehmen w ollten. Wir trofen uns um Wir sahen uns die bunt bemalten gingen w ir zu einer Kathedrole. Wir dreiviertel acht, weil wir uns noch von Fenster an. Danoch gingen wir gingen die Strasse unter den Linden unseren Brieffreunden verabschieden einkaufen. Dann hoben wir Mittag entlang. In der Kothedrale haben wir wollten. Wir fuhren wieder sehr lange uns die grosse, schone Orgel gegessen.m U ein Uhr gingen wir zum mit dem Zug. Um neun Uhr sind wir in Bahnhof z uriick. Um zwei Uhr hoben ongesehen. Donn gingen wir zum Waterloo ongekommen. Donn fuhren unsere Brieffreunden uns vom Bahnhof Femsehturm. Als wir nach oben wir mit einem Kleinbus zuriick zur abgeholt. Wir gingen in ein englisches gingen, toten unsere Ohren weh! Dort Schule. Dort warteten unsere Eltem auf Euro Disney Café.m A Abend haben wir uns wieder oben machten wir Fotos von dem uns. schonen Ausblick. Wir haben etwas in in eine Kneipe getroffen.

Alureclian Expedilions Aluredian Expeditions (3.2 English Trip A Hardyfying day out to Dorchester or to Max Gate The fifth form explore the life and works of Thomas Hardy by Elizabeth Scott Writteny b Set 5 JAL . eAs w are currently studying Thomas helpede m imagine the places where Hardy/s ’ Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ and On Monday 17th September 200] We then paid a visit to the museum. theres i much emphasis on 19th we set out for a day of culture and it w as not a big museum but had all people like Henchard and Lucetta century novelists in our English course, education.r M Lee and Father Smith that w as needed to get a better insight lived. It also gave me a rough idea of it w as decided that a trip into Hardy/s started the vans and loaded a class of into the life and stories of Hardy. There where particular events happened in home county, Dorset, would be excitable and buzzing 5th form; and was some top of the range technology the book, such as the party held by beneficial and appropriate. Our offe w went to the greatness of so y ou could read over chapter-by- Farfrae, w hich led to their eventual tourney took place on Friday 2] eDorchester. W arrived at Thomas chapter how Hardy came up from next parting. September and Stonehenge was to be Hardy/s former house, Max Gate, to nothing to be one of greatest The clay showed the novel in a new our first stop. wheree w met a Hardy Fanatic. Initially novelists of the Cl 9. light and was great fun as well. he gave us a brief tour of the house Following the visit to the museum we Stonehenge features significantly in ande w ended up going to a place odrove t see the ’Ceme Abbas Giant’ the novel ’Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ as it where few tourists had gone before: on the hillside. Some of us were quite is the place where the heroine spends into Hardy/s study, where many of the her last night with her husband before shocked to see how big the giant was VPn i the garden at Max Gate poems and later novels were written. (in more ways than one). This being caught and executed. After the We then spent an hour looking initial excitement of having the large house, Max Gate. This was the most the dairy farm and river. concluded a v ery enjoyable and informative and interesting part of the through rare slides of Thomas Hardy/s educational dw. hand-held ‘ mobile phones’ with a Overall, it was a very worthwhile day days a we stepped inside the house younger y ears, showing him in his recorded commentary about and provided valuable background fustian iacket and polished shoes. The day was very enioyable, overall, eStonehenge w began to appreciate that Hardy had designed himself as an but mainly it gave me a picture of architect and lived in for much of his knowledge to the novel as we learned During the seminar Mr. Leah conveyed the historic wonder before us, and much about Thomas Hardy. many highlights in the life of Thomas what it might have been like in the listened solemnly while Katie Goldson life. There we were given a talk on 19th century. It helped me with some Hardy and some interesting Hardy, including an outrageous fling read the relevant passage from ’Tess’. parts of” the Mayor of Casterbridge” information about the novel ’Tess of with his sixteen—year—old cousin. that I did not understand too clearly. The next stop was Dorchester and a the d’Urbervilles’, as we learned about After the tour of the house we drove The guided tour around Dorchester ovisit t the local Museum, containing the three women Hardy had known on into the town of Dorchester to retrace an exact replica of Hardy/s study as whome h had based the character of somef o the extracts from the novels wells a many portraits, and documents ’Tess’. Hardy created. An example of this was writteny b the man himself. After that whene w saw ’The Hangman’s we w ere left to our own devices in Having seen everything, from the tiny Cottage’: this was where Henchard Dorchester for some much needed attic bedrooms to the pet graveyard, would w atch the hangman have his and had a few snapshots of us in the lunch before going on to Hardy/s tean o the eve of executions. We then garden,e w were taken on a quick tour went off into the town and the places of the surrounding area and it was in the book came to life, from ’Mixen fascinating to see the places that Stonehenge lane’o t the ’MayoHs house’. I think this Hardy describes in the novel, such as helped our ability to realise what the story w as like, as we ventured deeper, travelling to the outskirts of the town. and seeing the bridges where Mr Henchard thought about ending his failuref o a life. . One of the particular sitese w visited was the scene of the famous incident in ’The Mayor of Casterbridge’ w hen Henchard nearly committed suicide and was pulled out at the last minute. Henchard’s house is now a bank, and the King's Arms is still the main hotel.

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Ski Trip Report 5mmIn: 3' by Victoria Parry and ‘l, 1 it.“ w' 't'mmed ’ . H . ‘ 'laltluln »‘ ' n' l " :I:-r ,,,, ., Alice Moore ,A'/‘ \ 1 ‘ I a. u; An early start to what was going to be an eventful week in Alp D'Huez began for some at midnight in the front square of King’s. After a long coach trip, those with any brains were met at Gatwick at a slightly more reasonable time of day, 5am! Luisa—Katherin’s excess baggage caused some expensive concerns at the check in, but by 6.30am we were all I .,‘ , ,3, e\ if} .j The A Team RM. Club Hotel, Belle Aurore. crammed into an Air 2000 plane, some \ . 7‘ _ g‘ \ »‘ "saw-v“ in a better state than others! Grenoble \ ‘\ A, "‘1 I Q « s welcomed u s with a clear day but a Ski Routes After v isiting the local 'friendly/ typical local bar of ’Sharky/s was one of the improvement and now had the refreshing temperature of —5C — iust French hospital she was told to rest her favourite v enues to visit, as they were confidence to brave more challenging some overcast weather, and the legs dropped, the winds picked up but the what w as needed! A pink coach waited knee and was therefore missed from the showing the Man United vs. Bay Munich runs. Blades and snowboards made an found it hard work to keep going, view above the scattered clouds was to drive us up to our resort of Alp group during the following couple of match. Well, Mr Trump turned up as he appearance towards the end, especially through the newly fallen breath taking, looking out over Mont D’Huez iust in time for a welcome lunch. days. The group later came across a is (was?!) a mad keen glory supporter, producing much amusement for the less powder snow. The groups started Blanc and even Italy in the distance. The boot and ski hiring was, surprisingly, slightly more serious incident but with but u nfortunately didn't leave in the danng. Next came the chore of a somewhat painless affair and there exploring further afield for some The run down can seem slightly intimidating w hen standing at the top the help of Andrew Edmondston-Low same mood as he had arrived in, after packing and clearing before the last was plenty of day—time left to explore, challenging skiing at all levels, with surrounded by signs reminding one that the boy involved had himself a personal his much loved team lost. night, and what a last night” Smithy/s nstart o the sun—tan or do the much some finding themselves at the edge of this run is for ’very experienced skiers translator and made a full recovery. For greeted a large group of us and I'm preferred option of sleeping. Watching a steep gorge somewhere off-piste. The ’ supposedly/ pro—skiing group Backo t the hotel for a hot lunch and only!!' The famous tunnel through the others it was another day of exploring suree w boosted their bar takings. It has the sun set behind the snowy mountains the runs offered, improving techniques wentn i search of a challenge, toe b said that a few of the group let from our balcony set the atmosphere for then back up the mountain for a more mountain broke up the run down and encouraged by Andrew Edmondston— out through the other side introduced a and gaining more control! their hair down doing a bit a table an amazing coming week. relaxed aftemoon. Those that were Low,s a we set off off—piste after finding casef o ’iust got to get down safely!’ But dancing. allowed out spent the evening in the When Wednesday arrived most were the red and black runs of previous days Easter morning arrived with a knock once near the bottom the run was fast local escape of Smithy/s. feeling the aches and pains caused by all too easy. Camilla Jones kept up her on the door by Nicholas and Christian and challenging with an amazing Tuesday w as an eventful day for the the all too frequent occurrence of the pursuitf o our ’cute’ instructor Pascal, loaded w ith cream eggs for everyone. adrenalin rush! However, one of Luisa— Saturday w as a long and tiring day, wipe out, many of which were often of followed closely by an eager Katherine Breakfast, w hich was not an option, to so—called "experience skiers" (whom are Katherin’s falls resulted in an iniured involving last minute shopping and the you kidding!) A day of fine weather an impressive nature. Again, it was a Edmondston-Low, borrowing his ski— the distaste of some, started at the early knee and being taken down the final tn'ps to the local creperie. Many allowed the higher lifts to open and sunny, clear hot day, ideal for catching iacket and taking lead of the group. hourf o 7.4Sam. The first morning was mountain. But I’m sure her rescuers fought hard in the morning recovering take the eager up to the top of Pic a tan, but a few needed to learn to take Lunch came as a welcome break but a given over to the sorting out of five ski were only too happy to help in rescuing from the night before, and consuming a off the sunglasses now and again to hot plate and drink was opted for groups, ranging from the pro to the not Blanct a 3330m. The temperature large quantity of coffee. Then at 4 pm. the tall, blonde, blue—eyed German! avoid looking like pandas-no need to insteadf o the hotel-provided packed so pro—which included it w as back on the coach and back mention any names, Simon Haarer and lunch. After a testing and tiring Philip Arnold supporting downo t the airport, after some sad Hannah Evans! For the intermediate morning, afternoon skiing was cut down his tasty MC Hammer ski farewells to newly made friends! A group this would prove to be a to a minimum as we headed back to epants! W took the first challenging day, as the instructor short, but not surprisingly quiet flight day gently, not pushing ntake o the ice-skating rink, with some broughts u back home, landing at Jerome decided to take on the higher ofs u being more successful than others! for any injuries at such an black slopes up at Pic Blanc. At the Gatwick late in the evening. However, early stage, and finding Next, for those with energy to spare, one last hold-up with Victoria’s (it would summit skiers from the group below, came night skiing. The full kit was our skiing legs. The be her!) luggage arriving forty minutes who had ventured up lust for the needed,s a visibility was down to evening w as taken over picturesque photos were met; mind you, behind everyone else’s kept a long trip by snow-karting and the virtually z ero, and the snow was coming oback t Taunton held up. I expect they witnessed a few King’s down fast. However, a night of skiing importance of brakes was skiers suffering from severe knee tremors soon fully realised, as Mr was not going to be the case, as it had Over the steep moguls! Speaking from already finished for the season! It Elliot careered down the personal experience it was an Just a last thank you to Mr Mason track like Schumacher and ‘ turned into a quiet evening, as the 'enioyable' morning involving many whole King's group had managed to andr M Trump and all those others James Richmond followed 3, moments of being somewhat out of get themselves grounded. For those involved, for organising a highly behind like the Honey control! However, congratulations to nlooking o the positive side it was enioyable w eeks skiing and putting up rMonster. M Trump Oliver Chatteriee, who wiped out in probably a good thing since a full withs u through thick and thin! Thank imposed a strict 10.30pm style, going head over heels at an you v ery much from all of us. curfew and those that night’s sleep was desperately needed, impressive speed. For some of us but for those not so positive...!! were marginally late were snowball fights were a common daily promptly grounded for the event to keep one amused, but on this Friday w as our last day in the resort following evening—much occasion Victoria lost, resulting in her oand s it was the last chance to make appreciated!! hOVing a lot of snow inside her ski~suit ~ the most of the ski, snow and sun. The Day 3 brought with it 5’“ T'iP POW lust light refreshment! In the evening the beginners had made a huge 22

Alureclian Expeditions Aluredian Expediiions Football Tour to The Cricket Tour MILAN (October to South Africa The aim of the tour was quite simply to 2000) prepare for the forthcoming season. Despite the limited success on the tour the by Tour Captain Justin Talbot benefits have more than been evident this summer term, with pride of place going to Its i difficult to imagine how we did so our v ictory against Millfield. All who nmuch i a tour to Milan which lasted ventured abroad seemed to enjoy only five days. I would easily break the themselves and all must be congratulated restrictions of AIuredian report writing (in on being excellent ambassadors for the length and content) if I described every school throughout the trip. occurrence, so unfortunately] have had to leave out various anecdotes. What follows is a day by clay account of incidentally 'starring’ Tom Macdonald the tour by the players. and Chris Downie. DAY I - Leaving England!! The squad of sixteen trained for the The anticipation and excitement of first time together on the final day of leaving for South Africa was very much half—tenn, twenty—four hours before apparent w hen we were all waiting in the departing for Stansted. I felt everyone The Football Tour Party at the San Siro Stadium. front square. The morning seemed to take Isri X Cricket Tour to South Africa. was (quite rightly) nervous, and that atmosphere and the cultural differences; Myself, supposedly, having an ages, and photos were taken and ecould b seen in the body language and play two matches against local opinionn o the latest Italian video the first ten overs. The spinners of Hudson Much promise was shown in this much releases (as well as ’sharking' the tour goodbyes w ere made (mentioning no and Webley restricted the flow of runs but closer game, despite its being another cautious play during the training. By the opposition (who were affiliated AC Milan names, Beery and Staff!) Finally we were endf o the tour, though, there was a guidet a the stadium). Bishop’s still managed 29f - 5 off 45 defeat. It was clear to see as we took the youth clubs) and, most satisfyingly, off, and the long bus tourney of 3 hours marked improvement in skill both overs. field: our attitude and approach to this surviving a 80,000-capacity ruck at the Chris Downie wearing the hat of seemed to fly by. We entered Heathrow individually and the team collectively. San Siro, despite Chris Downie’s best game w as far better than the first. A shamen o the tram on the way to the and all that was between us and a The batting never got started and The atmosphere was much more relaxed oefforts t declare our support for the Milan-Juventus match, which boldly eventually the batters used the overs to promising start was made by Young during the team ‘supper’ that evening in visiting Juventus in the final minute as 2cramped l hour journey was customs. "traffic" Wardon. Once again Hudson bore the colours of Milan's bitter This took no time at all, and we were get v aluable time out in the middle, King's Tuckwell. they equalised. That deserved an extra- and Webley, with three wickets each, kept neighbours and rivals Inter. taking off, heading for a hot country and scoring2 9 - 2 off their allotted overs. special punishment - in came the hat of us w ell in the game. Rondebosch It w as soon established that there hopefully a series of wins ahead. We The first lesson had been learnt: South shame. Asking directions to the city centre to reached 156 off their 45 overs. woulde b a ‘Fines Committee’ set up to landed in Cape Town to a temperature of African batsmen adopted a hard an elderly Italian lady in the universal Unfortunately, w e never quite got to grips punish such unacceptable acts as The stadium was magnificent and this ‘chip chop’ language. 25" and travelled to our hotel. Bring on approach to any bowling with length and ‘retardedness,’ being ginger, and view w as underlined when we returned a the South Africansl! width, something other schools visiting with the task at hand, and only managed ‘piking.’ Such on the spot punishments couplef o days later to have a tour round Tom Macdonald (enough said, but 120 all out. Promise was shown with the James Hudson (Captain) King’s for the last few years had been were enforced on myself for owning 0 the mammoth home of AC Milan and the dog and tree at Inter as well as accustomed to with regards to batting. baty b Sheppard, Lewis and Stafford. Spurs bag (retardedness), Rob Young for an incident at a famous fast-food Inter. I believe no one really appreciated DAY 2 The batters had to be more aggressive Those not playing today went on a asking w here the airport shuttle driver chain ironically of the same name, the history of the Milanese clubs until our First match vs Bishop's, a renowned although it was a real struggle in such was w hilst we were moving at quite a springo t mind). brilliant trip up Table Mountain. A perfect tripo t the stadium Museum which cricket school of Cape Town which heat. speed (likewise) and Mr Bakewell for clear sky gave an immense view of Cape contained some fascinating memorabilia We w ill all have fond memories of the Herchille Gibbs attended. On winning carrying his camera around his neck. donatedy b such world stars as A barbecue followed before returning to Town from the top. tour. The spirit of the camp was terrific the toss King’s took the field to face the Maradona, Pele and Ronaldo. the Cape Suites Hotel for the night. nIn a action-packed stay in the and evident in a certain Mexican frealism o playing against a top South Also off the field, special mention must T. Beer beautiful Italian city, we managed to: We obviously never expected to make restaurantn o the Saturday night. On African side. A lack of rhythm from the be made of Mott, who has shown instant train v irtually every day in our own our Italian opponents shake in their behalff o the team I would like to thank bowlers allowed Bishop’s a flying 80 off DAYs 3 v Rondebosch dedication to South African champagne! Mr Bakewell and Mr Burton for putting , i . _ private facilities; visit Inter Milan’s bootst a the prospect of playing us, but James Baker Training Ground and Headquarters; visit each and every player composed himself up w ith us all for five days, and of AC Milan’s Headquarters; introduce to the best of his ability and together we course, v ice versa. DAY 4 - Friday 23rd March ourselves to the locals; soak in the did ourselves [ustice. Whilst you are After a long night out with the reading this you will probably be Rondebosch boys, most of the party were wondering w hy there is no sign of the not feeling quite up to scratch early this scores - I felt this was ‘unimportant’ as morning. However, I think that what we the trip was intended as a warm—up for the 2001 season, and football at King’s were about to experience would leave will surely reap the rewards for this. anyone w ith a dodgy stomach. Today we were going to visit the poverty— stricken As I made clear in my opening township of Lauga, where people had no paragraph it is impossible to include sanitation, electricity or water. All these absolutely every detail, so here are just a people had was themselves and each few edited highlights in no particular other. It was a very moving experience for order. everyone, and it showed the reality of the Adam Hill getting hit by a tram. inequality between the life we live and the Rob Young leading the charge with life they live. After this touching our mascot polystyrene head at a experience the afternoon's cricket match against the Lauga development side did Gay Rights parade in the centre of >I the city. not make things much better. Having lost ,.,, v \. . , Webley, Stafford and Trott due to a very Torn Beer getting tipsy on ’water’. Torn Mac Donald In ’the hat’. Warming up for Ronderbosch, Cape Town At Milan's Castl ‘Il Castillo Forza' 24 25

Aluredicm Expeditions dodgy w icket, we swapped wickets as the apparently. umpires decided it was too dangerous. On the new wicket good batting in the evening was a Braai at which we performances from J. Baker (39) and R. all had to cook our own food—an Excell (43) brought us back into the game. enjoyable evening and an earty night for Unfortunately, due to a poor fielding most,s a a hard day/s work had been put performance, w e were unable to keep in. their strike batsman under the target, and W. Stafford the game was lost by 7 wickets with 5 overs left. Overall, an experience many DAY0 1 - St Henry/s people w ould not like to have again, both Having had a good stay at a Keamsay on and off the cricket pitch! boarding house, we were again up in the early hours of the morning. The reason for Oliver Lewis gettingp u so early was that we were DAY 5 - King’s vs SACS goingo t swim with dolphins off the Durban coast. Everyone was happy with The day got off to a slow start, and thiss a long as we kept within the shark whene w arrived the pitch had not been nets, seeing that it was a Great White prepared and the changing rooms Peace and quiet breeding area. However, we found none weren’t open. However, this gave us a and started our short, 10 minute journey included a combination of both dancing Crickets v Keamsey College (outside Durban). inside the nets, and went 3 km out to sea chance to have a thorough warm up and to the airport. After checking in we had and music. Then it was our turn to join in. and found between 100—120. We soon We took to the field on this magnificent nets for the batsmen and bowlers. When an hour and a half to look around. This Special mention must go to "O B 1” and DAY 8 — Tuesday 27th March - forgot about the sharks and went oval pitch, all fired up and raring to win the game finally got under way, we "Wardy/' for their combination of high sKing’s v Northwood swimming w ith the dolphins as they came time w as used by many members of the our first game of the tour. The first session elected to baton a promising batting Having put the Cape Town leg behind pright u to us. You could also see them partyo t buy presents or any forgotten kicks and forward rolls almost on a par of the morning proved to be outstanding pitch,s a SACS later showed. SACS eus, w were confident of success in this first beneath u s, and this had to be one of the Mothering Sunday cards! with the experts. This experience was the and most likely to be our best bowling bowled consistently and only T. Webley match in Durban. Everyone had got a highlights of the tour. highlight of the day and maybe even the display. Beer 'the Sheriff’ recorded his managed to get going in the top 5. The The flight to Durban was fairty straight good night’s sleep in this superb hotel, tour, and an enjoyable evening was had best bowling figures for the King's XI, with We travelled across Durban to arrive innings looked to be coming to an end forward, w ith some party members and the two days away from cricket, by all. 5 for 9 off 10 overs. This left them 37 for soont a a small Catholic school similar in enjoying the luxurious surroundings of although busy, had given some but the bottom order added 60 runs to 7t a the drinks break, with no recognised sizeo t ours, called St Henry/s. The ground Club Class. This included wine, steak and T. Trott opportunity for recovery. When we the total. batsman left. We didn't as such get off to was situated just below the school and chips and champagne truffles. arrived,e w noticed that this was quite DAY 7 a good start in this session, as a few was the smallest we had played on yet. After a tight opening spell from Beer, unlike any of the Cape schools in On landing in Durban, we were fielding errors occurred which led to the We w on the toss and elected to bat on a who w as unlucky not to pick up any The day again began with an early appearance. The weather there was ygreeted b weather several degrees hotter Keamsey ’ tail enders’ batting their team good track and fast outfield, which soon wickets, their batsmen dominated and start, this time at 5.00 am, with the superb,o s the non-players decided to go than w hat we had endured in Cape into the game, finishing on 1 17 at the paid off. However, we were missing Tom showeds u how to play. Our attitude was motivation of seeing animals feeding at to the beach, to which Beer remarked, Town. Nevertheless, travel was not yet close. There were valuable efforts from Webley and Oliver Lewis, and Warren superb throughout, though. And we were early morning waterholes. A quick twenty- "Chin u p, lads, I’ll bring you back some over, for we then had a long and tiresome Chris Boyle (3 for 40), but a great team Stafford w as feeling ill, so we knew we commended by their coach for having a minute journey brought us to the game sand". King’s lost the toss and were put in 3-hour coach joumey into the middle of effort had given us a good chance of were going to have to work hard if our 'never say die attitude'. In the end SACS parkt a which we split into two separate to bat an a spongy wicket. The ball nowhere. Our journey ended at Intibane winning this game, as only under 3 an first v ictory was going to be achieved. St won comfortably but we put up a good parties. Our early start did inevitably pay pkicked u uncontrollany and troubled our over w as required. Oliver Lewis and Tom Henry/s got off to a good start by picking performance. Game Lodge. Alter a chance to freshen off,s a we saw tour of the "Big Five", batsmen. Wickets came quickly for Webley opened up, and things didn’t up a w icket in the first over, However, up,e w were told that our evening meal However, to the disappointment of same, Northwood, and King's reached 70 all Chris Boyle really seem to go too well. Their bowling James Hudson took control throughout the was ready and waiting for us. However, we didn't see any large cats - some outn a hour before lunch. Beer’s seaside team w ere strong, and with many batters 50 overs, but was also assisted well by R an encounter with a Golden Orb spider dreams w ere crushed as rain clouds DAY 6 people are never happy. Breakfast was struggling to score, things didn’t look too Excell and J. Baker. The innings came to left many of us on edge for the rest of the threatened. It stayed dry, though, and At lost our first real day off! This meant eatenn i the park - | and many others did comfortable. Webley was still there, a close with J. Hudson on 103 not out evening. After a very nice meal, we sat King’s came out after a short break to at least a 2—hour lie-in.... well, until 8 not give our compliments to the chef. nplaying a exceptional anchor role, so and the final total 196. Finally a victory around a fire and were then entertained defend their total. The bowling and o’clock anyway. After a very filling there w as hope. Wickets in hand was the looked a realistic possibility, and after a by a tribe of local Zulu warriors. This The game dn've was followed by a long fielding w ere sharp, with tight bowling sproblem, a James O’Brien ’Brain’, small lunch we took the field on perhaps coach journey to Durban, which provided from Hudson and Webley. After a couple number 1 1 came to the crease and what the hottest day yet. The bowling was a good opportunity to catch up on lost of w ickets, King’s prospects were looking a fantastic effort he made. He got off the yopened b J. White and M. Worden, sleep.n O arrival at Durban we checked promising, but never really convincing, which showed much promise, with neither into the Photea Hotel, which was of a high and Northwood knocked off the runs mark w ith a six, and maybe there was still a chance to reach their total. We fell 15 opener getting all that close. J. White took standard, and then as a party went out for shortly after the lunch break A three hour an evening meal. However, a splinter runs short. A great disappointment, but a a good wicket, but their captain played training session on the square now himself in well and with bad bowling and group formed, who decided they wanted commenced, as we realised that we lot w as achieved and learnt, with some fielding,e h took us apart for the first 25 to taste some South African cuisine; shortly lacked outside practice. A short game of valuable achievement from the ball with Beer and Boyle, and with the bat with overs. T. Beer took a valuable wicket by afterwards they were seen in KFC. The touch rugby, a swim, and a BBQ finished Tom Webley, who finished four short of his removing the captain, which soon showed majority w ent to RJ’s Steak House, where off the evening, and our accommodation for the night was at Sheffield boarding half century. A performance which they had little depth. The game seemed a temporary loan from Trott allowed me to evenly poised with 50 runs needed, and nouse, i the impressive Keamsey College, shouldn't leave us too disheartened as we buy Laura, the waitress, some roses. will look forward to gaining revenge in the King's feeling more in control. With 25 to which we now made our However, I didn’t quite get the response I way. summer. runs now needed and their No 3 on 50, was looking for. We all then returned to T. Beer appeared to have him caught Joe Canti As some of us were involved in the the hotel for an early night, apart from behind. The umpires were not sure if it DAY 9 - King’s match, others had the opportunity to visit a White, w ho still found time to crash and vs Keamsey carried and he was not out. They won snake farm. Lots of different breeds were burn w ith the ’bird’ from the cyber cafe - An earlier match start than usual due to with a few overs left and we had suffered seen and there was even the opportunity good effort! the game being a 50 over, The pitch was another defeat. We had drinks with the to hold them, as did James White, holding . } fairly damp, and their decision to bat first team and later departed to our hosts. \rrl a” LLLJ i M. Worden probably wasn't the right one at the time. a python, which was extremely scary Crickets v Bishop’s below Table Mountain, Capetown. Rob Excell 26 27

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1DAY 1 — Glenwood Monday 2nd April (Last day in Sun City) We entered this final match exhausted but determined not to go home without a win. And for Tom Beer the clay got off to After having a very active evening with an inauspicious start - during the wann- the company of Andrew Jeanes, Oliver up, w hilst playing an innocuous game of Cox and Phil Lewis, I drew back the handball,e h received a blow to the head curtains round about 9.45, reached for my by one of his team ’mates'. However, the sunglasses to avoid as little contact with dent left in his forehead proved a blessing the sun as possible, only to see Tom in disguise as he helped to bolster our Webley in my hotel room and Tom Beer modest total to 137 with a quickfire 34 snoring in the comer. After building up (includingn a attempted reverse sweep). enough energy to motivate ourselves to Mention must also be made of Sheppard getp u we had to pack and check out of and Boyle for valuable knocks - but our rooms by 1 1.00 am. A big breakfast again,s a has often been the case on the was taken on board and from 11.15 am tour, a lock of runs proved our downfall. we w ere free to do what we wanted until Despite tight bowling spells from Beer and 1.00m p when the coach was due to Trott, Glenwood always had wickets in arrive. The weather was perfect for hand, although OB again proved his spending that couple of hours basking in worth w ith two important wickets. By now the sun in the Valley of the Waves, as a lot the exertions of the previous two weeks in of cobwebs were cleared from a couple of such heat were beginning to take their Our native experience. the boys shooting down the slides, which 1 tall,s a Excel! was forced off the field with haveo t say has left me with a very sore heat exhoustion/sunstroke. But the end four days of playing in high temperatures supposedly resting, the early wake- up backside, but it was worth the pain. A was not far away, and Glenwood and rising early in the morning! We flew call struck again and everyone crawled very enioyable last couple of days in the knocked off the runs with 4 wickets to Johannesburg, followed by a three— downo t the main foyer to assemble at South African sun and a well-tanned body remaining. hour coach ioumey to the lush resort. 1 6.45 am! From here, we all gathered our has been formed. We had to leave Valley and many other were eager to iump off cameras and hats to go off into the bush of the Waves at 12.45 pm to get back to 50t a the end of the cricket part of the the coach and run on to the man made for another safan. It was another hot day, the hotel in good time to keep Mr Trump toure w were disappointed, although we beach and water park, ’The Valley of yet the main animals, such as the lions in a good mood for the following can boast a 100% record! The final night Waves’, w hereas the staff contingent were and the leopards, found it a bit too hot afternoon's travelling. In good time the of billeting was also a success - Worden eagero t get out their golf clubs and have and failed to show themselves for a bus came and the team departed at 1.40 was left drooling (and not at the prospect a round on the highly rated ’Lost City/ second time. Yet there was a highlight of pm from Sun City to hit the road for a 3 of going to Sun City) and his host was course w hich l’m sure lived up to their the trek, and that was to see one of the given the opportunity to study the internal hour ioumey to Johannesburg. A long expectations. I soon was working on my oldest elephants in the reserve. Of course afternoon of travelling was ahead for 21 structure of the toilet in a little more detail. tan, u sing low factor oils along with others everyone w ill not forget the experience worn out people who were not looking Tomorrow Sun City! yand m close friends, who were all at and there are some good photos which forward to going back to a cold country (I T Mott King’s last year and were taking a gap wille b seen later, back in England. agree). With delays we arrived about 25 yearn i SA After a short period in the DAY2 1 - Saturday 31 st March After the trek we all headed back to the mins away from Johannesburg at a blazing sun we went exploring the park, hotelo t check out the breakfast. This was shopping mall for last minute shopping. From a lively evening with our hosts riding some cool rides, my personal of course amazing and everyone stuffed We returned to the bus, which was not from Glenwood we had an early start to favourite being lthe Slide of Courage,’ themselves as they were in such need of goingo t move, so we had to wait for a arrivet a Durban Airport to embark on our especially w hen Beer stepped up to fly food after the last night’s anticsll Then new bus to take us to the airport. Mr Third Form Expedition last leg of the tour which was ’Sun City. down it, shouting a loud 'whasss up? after eating, everyone got their trunks and Trump w as not happy, and both he and Spirits w ere high and we all were looking when half way down, to the laughter of Mrs Trump had hands on hips, not headed for the Valley of Waves. This "3“ forward to relaxing after a very thing last many people. Eventually we went in proved to be the laziest day of the tour, amused w ith the situation. The new bus VV‘N fsearch o a grill bar to indulge in some with most of us staying there from 1 1.30 arrived, gear was repacked and we were steaks that Cox, Jeanes and Phil Lewis am u ntil 4.00 pm. The sun appeared on the road again heading straight for “7S: . had mastered the fine art of devouring in vaguely throughout the afternoon, yet the airport. This was a nightmare, with the seconds! This was all in preparation for enough to send Joe Canti, Jim Clack, airport being packed, so getting stuff an enioyable night out as it was the prime Baker and myself back to the hotel with through the airport took a lot of time. ftime o the week and the resort was full of severe sunburn! Then, to finish off the day, After saying goodbye to Oliver Cox, Phil many different people, including an it w as the last gathering of the whole tour Lewis and Andrew Jeanes, we made our Australian girls' U-19 netball team! This party for supper at Squires restaurant, wayo t check-in, so we could relax and go night w as full of fun and it was great to where the speeches were said, and around the Duty Free shop. c200, and get together with some of last year’s team- awards w ere given, such as ’Tit of the boarding w as announced on the speaker. mates. A definite highlight of my tour, this Tour,’ awarded to Oliver Lewis for his Icouldn’t w ait to get on that plane and day w as superb fun and I will remember various stupid acts. Then after supper we fall asleep, we all were very tired and sit, a I've got the photos to share with had a final drink in the bar with Jeanes, needed rest! It has been a very enjoyable many people over the Internet. Lewis and Cox before (some) finally 'OUD lots of memories will be kept from it. Tom Webley headed back to the hotel to get some All I can say to round the tour up is that it sleep before the flight the next day. has been emotional. i DAY3 1 Charles Sheppard e Thir rmxpeditin Se Holm Islaneod by agry gulls. 1‘! , . . ,. This w as the first of our action- packed A tough opponent on safari in Sun City. three days at Sun City. Although James White 28

l Aluredian CCF Aluredian CCF | restricted, but morale was high despite an remarkable Maximum Possible score. Intersection Orienteering competition, ande w feel specially honoured at their CCF Annual earfy casualty with a dislocated shoulder, andn a 0600 call beckoned on Monday On Thursday, as the good weather CCF Activities and Ten Tors all had to be cancelled as selection. ebroke, w were out in the field training at Camp 2001 morning. by J.W.H. movement restrictions were imposed in In the summer we were able to adjust COB, (Close Quarter Battle), Ambush and the battle against the disease. our plans and go to Longmoor Training sBright a buttons we set off for a day on Section Attack drills ready for a large- The past year has been exceptionally by T.K.W.H. onef o the three full-bore ranges. After a scale exercise all day Friday. Lt Womall The situation eased a little during the Camp for the annual senior camp. This and 2nd Lt Denning were excellent challenging y et highly successful in many summer and we were allowed to use proved superb fun and our thirty cadets Great excitement was generated when good shoot in the morning, the three sections of ten cadets did a simulated encouragers and Safety Officers for this ways. The outbreak of Foot and Mouth in otherOD M bases for training. We were showed their determination and talent by this y ear’s camp was announced to be at February brought all sorts of problems to patrol and ’advance to contact’ down the exercise, w hilst C/ Sgt Mason and Capt most grateful for the fine effort by winning two of the four trophies The Citadel in Plymouth with 29 Hart earned high honours for over—acting the farming community and for us an range, fully ’cammed up’, live firing at Officers and staff at BRNC Dartmouth for available. In mid holiday two officers Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery, and with ‘ Oscar’ standard dying routines as order from the MOD to cancel all cadet SSI/ C Sgt Mason’s former regiment. Lt 300m and 200m at the targets. We were their assistance to the RN and RM and seven cadets flew to Gibraltar to join in the company of Bromsgrove School they w ere attacked and then ambushed. training outside school grounds. Cdr Hudson was really encouraged that nsections o Field Day. Our cadets had an HMS Richmond on her passage back to within two weeks all the places were filled and the staff had happy memories of a Thursday evening saw our girls given a However, that is jumping ahead excellent time learning boat handling theK. U This proved very eventful and former master at King’s, Graeme Delaney! somewhat, and we began in September and the reserve list was growing. Sadly, ochance t prove their mettle in the Run skills and fieldcraft. The Army section was gave a real insight into life aboard one odue t poor communication by the officer noting a significant increase in numbers. Tuesday w as a relaxing day of raft and Shoot competition. Ably led by CSM ableo t undertake a range of activities at of the latest front line AS Frigates. who enthusiastically organised a great Mary Lynne Collins and supported by C/ Thiss i a most encouraging sign as it programme and his replacement, we construction or canoeing in the morning RNAS Menyfield and our thanks go to The new year has started and our and Orienteering in the afternoon. Two Sgt Elisabeth Gregory, Sgts Lorna Collins, indicates the growing awareness of the theC, O Lt. Cdr S Smith RN for his were suddenly faced with no camp at all Victoria Parry and Danielle Lowry, and valuef o our programme at all levels. numbers continue to increase as interest rafts w ere constructed and then the teams understanding and welcome. three w eeks from the end of the Summer hado t race across the lake to pick up two Cadets Lisa England, Eleanor Nicholson, and enthusiasm for our programme term. Add to that the turmoil caused by In the Michaelmas term we were ’Special Forces’ men (Capt Hart and C/ Katie Charles, the girls put in a superb In the Pringle Trophy competition our grows. Over the past year I have been restricted camps generally due to the foot time and shoot, and won the trophy, a visitedy b Commander Adams RN, the Sgt Mason), race back and dismantle the team came I Ith out of l8, which was a negotiating w ith various parties from and mouth crisis and panic almost set in! raft. Capt Hart’s team won despite truly Herculean effort as we only had eight Captain of HMS Richmond, our affiliated most commendable result in view of the MOD departments to Edeer and the However, Lt Cdr Hudson has learnt both girfso s they all had to run, and the way eship. H returned our invitation and later sabotage efforts from C/Sgt Mason! The sizef o our section compared with those end result has been approval for a more by experience and from Rear Admiral Orienteering w ent really well. No one got they supported each other mode this a we took eight cadets to Portsmouth to go from other schools. On the same meaningful qualification for CCF training. Woodard that we must never assume lost and the best time, b Oliver Collins team performance of great character. Lt on board with other affiliates for a brief competitive theme our Interservices team Our contingent has been given approval anything and he had a fall back plan, so and Tom Haigh, was on two minutes off Worrall, 2nd Lt Denning and C/ Sgt eventually, after much negotiation, thirty trip round the south of the Isle of Mght came a v ery close second in the to run a pilot scheme through which the eventual camp Champion’s time. The Mason ran in support and in fact it was happy cadets and five staff set off for the greato t see the way all the boys, smartly to Poole and back We also welcomed competition at Norton Manor camp. cadets qualify for a BTEC First Certificate evening saw us entering the ’Run and Col.. J Robson, the Deputy Commandant CCF Central Camp at Longmoor near Shoot’ Competition, 0 three mile run tumed out in King’s fleeces, were also Lady Gass bestowed special honours in in Public service as a consequence of nAldershot o the Sunday after the end of followedy b an out of breath shoot on the thereo t line the route in at the finish. of Somerset and Dorset ACF. It was nice November w hen Lt. Cdr JMCrabtree successfully completing their normal CCF the Summer term. to repay his hospitality for a visit I had 30 m range. The team of eight were led After the presentation of the Camp and Capt T.K.W.Hart were presented with training. This qualification is nationally by Sgt Ben Charles supported by Sgt madeo t an ACF Field Weekend, and I recognised and understood, and is at Longmoor Camp turned out to be a trophies, at our own prize giving, VWlliam her Lord Lieutenant’s Certificates in rather rundown neglected shadow of Lorna Collins, (dubbed GI Jane by all the hopeo t continue to develop this liaison recognition of their meritorious service level 2 rated as equivalent to 3 GCSE Howell, Ross Stewart and Katie Charles between Somerset ACF and us. Field day what had, at one time, obviously been a male cadets in the camp!), Cpls James were all recognised as having made over many years. At the same time our passest a C grade. This is a major step O’Brien and William Engert, and Cadets in October proved to be the wettest I can rather grand establishment, boasting two outstanding contributions and Lt Cdr Corps Sgt Maj. Mary—Lynne Collins was forward and I look lOMOI‘d to Officers’ messes, twenty or so substantial William Howell, Oliver Collins, Ross remember, but in spite of that the Royal Hudson echoed the pride of all the staff at made a Lord Lieutenant’s cadet for congratulating our first cadets to gain two storey accommodation blocks, three Stewart and Bryn Smyth. They did really the spirit, determination, level of turnout Navy section camped out overnight on 2000-0]. She has carried out her public this qualification. cookhouses and an abundance of stores, wello t come sixth overall out of the forty dayy b day shown by all cadets and the Exmoor— a great tribute to them all and hangars and workshops. Defence oro s schools competing in the two duties exceptionally well and set a high The prospects for King’s CCF look fine leadership given by the Senior NCO’s othanks t the top quality kit provided cutbacks mean that this camp will, as you separate w eeks of the camp. on the camp. I must say that in all of my standard for others to follow. It was with good, and we move forward into the from our stores by SSgt R. Mason. The great pleasure that two more of our read this, have fallen foul of the nineteen y ears in the CCF I have never future ready to face further challenges as accountants and been sold off! On Wednesday we were on the Small other sections undertook somewhat cadets are to be appointed to this encountered a higher quality group of we continue to develop the talents of our Arms Trainer, (SAT), a computer simulated girlst a the top, and I have been called an reduced training in various locations and position in November for the year 200] The eight girls settled into their palatial rifle firing trainer, which everyone cadets. MCPn o many occasions! returned to school early, wet, but -O2. SSgt A. Morris of the RM section and twelve bed room and twenty two boys thoroughly enjoyed, followed by a lunch certainly c heerful. The main event of the CSgt L Collins will receive their authority Lt. Cdr. J.W.Hudson squeezed into a similar sized one with the time 'bimble’ over the assault course for Camp finished on the Saturday morning term w as the Biennial Inspection carried aidf o camp beds and a deal of grace everyone and then a timed run for an with another team effort cleaning up and at a ceremony in the Bishop’s Palace in Contingent Commander outn o behalf of 43 Brigade by Major Wells. This is a great reflection on the and good humour. The Naafi, in eight man team competition, in which we handing over the accommodation to the complete denial of impending closure, or came something like tenth overall. The General A.P.Grant Peterkin, the fquality o our cadets and their training, satisfaction of the Camp Quartermaster, Commander of 5 Division. The weather the presence of nearly five hundred afternoon session was devoted to live oand s a tired but contented was kind and our cadets were at their cadets, w as undergoing renovations so firingn o the 30 m Range. The ’Top Gun’ representation of King’s College CCF snacks and entertainment were rather very best and gave the visitors an was ’ Fanner’ Henry Parsons with a returned to start their Summer break impressive display of their talents. We received a most favourable report and Adams (the Captain) who showed us to to feel a little more confident about continue to be rated as one of the best CCF trip on our accommodation for the three nights moving around the ship (the steep contingents in the country. we w ould be spending on board. As F-J ladders and cramped corridors were HMS Richmond rand M Hudson were shown to their ’five initially quite daunting). We rose to a full The Lent term started off well and we star“ accommodation, the rest of us were cooked breakfast - of course the officers welcomed Col. D. Heaver, Commandant by Andrew Morris shown into the cramped messes of the had theirs served to them from silver RM Poole for a brief visit. He saw the ordinary sailors. These were no bigger During the summer holidays, nine platters, but they assured us that it was Chindits u ndertaking First Aid training than a large room and yet had bunks the same food. After breakfast, the and practical Fire Fighting and then he pupils and two staff were privileged to and living quarters for up to twenty—eight travel back from Gibraltar anchor w as raised and we set sail for wento t RNAS Merryfield to view the to Plymouth men! on board HMS Richmond. Blighty.s A we left part, we saw some Royal Marine section in action dglphins swimming alongside seeing us demonstrating their Field Craft skills. Just The eleven ’wanna be’ sailors met up After being introduced to those in the 0 . after half term we were looking forward at Gibraltar airport (after a few extra emess, w were taken out with the to our Field Day but sadly this was the nClays i Gibraltar enjoyed by some of the Captain and a few of his senior officers Our programme aboard ship was firstf o a number of event cancellations learn - thank you Colonel Moorby). for our final meal on dry land before similar throughout the trip — we had an as a result of Foot and Mouth. Field Day, Once all together, we travelled to the setting sail the next morning. After one CCF Biennial Inspection average of four talks a day ranging from Adventure Training Camp, our 25 ip and were met by Commander AJ nnight o board, everyone was beginning (continued over) 6 30 31 p. ’ Alurecliun CCF Alurediun CCF l weapons systems to sonar trials and a and all of us felt the effects, especially On arrival in Plymouth, we moored at trip around the engine rooms. There was the ’ hardened sailor’, that old sea dog a buoy before watching the helicopter also a practical element with fixing holes Mr Hudson, The ioumey took us four in the hull, practising firefighting and days although this time included many depart off the back of the flight deck navigation. When we were not having stops for sonar trials, which had to be We w ere then ferried back to dock with rtalks o tours, we had full run of the ship. carried out in quiet conditions. This Muchf o our time was spent up on the meant staying away from all maior many interesting and fun memories. All bridge; w atching the waves break over shipping routes so a rather ’round about’ on board were kind and we were shown the bow, listening to the chatter on the route w as taken. The ships maximum radio and watching the radar for speed w as twenty-eight knots. We were great hospitality and a fun time was had contacts. quite often travelling at top speed, as by all. We thank Cdr Adams and the thosen o board were eager to get home The sea was relatively kind to us ship’s company for an excellent few days except for when we entered the Bay of after seven months away from their Biscay. It got more than a little choppy fnends and family. aboardMS H Richmond.

CCF Field Day 11 I'll June 2001 , c i .r .3n,» . at» . The v ictorious girls’ ’Run and Shoot’ team Chindits at the River Dart Country Park LongmoorCF C Camp 2001.

.I—-—._- CCF Dinner. N.Halsey, H.Best, Cole, Relaxing in the ’Spiders Net’ K Edmonston-Low B.L Lucinda Popham, Emma Sinclair, Charlotte Troy, Fiona Harker CNM. 3-5;’ 4 / The Ralt Race CCF Camp 2001

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Alurediun Drama I Aluredian Duke of Edinburgh \ j . tp: j‘. ‘< iii"j c)1.)l p l i; , 7. 1L); . fly)!») I .l l(.l\/ the V/«uii’tmii by Clare Elooihe Luce ,I\ v iew from ihe insicle by f AWARD f Lucy chctglmn This entertaining play has assumed the The Gold Award fstatus o a modern classic It was first written and performed in I936, before ALby J and LE.E. the author was elected to the House of \Mth one group having successfully Representatives. After serving as US completed the expedition in the previous Ambassador to Italy in the I9505, she year, the 6.2 participants committed revised the play and produced the themselves to finishing off their other present v ersion. In it she carries us activities w hich ran ed from soccer to through a number of varied scenes which riding for the disabTed to the very show a somewhat unflattering picture of popular touch typing and allied skills. womanhood. Congratulations to all those who had all partsf o the scheme signed off by the end The plot revolves around a group of of the year, and have a reat day at the women in New York high society playing oThanks t the whole cast - too palace.o T those who stil have a section they became aware of the level of appreciate it! Instead they concentrated their respective roles: there is vanity, numerous to catalogue - who all acted to finish: do it quickly, and don’t waste all commitment required several fell by the their little remaining ener into comedy, tragedy, hope and extremely w ell, and to the very efficient the hard work. wayside, and this only makes the persuadinge m to stop oat disappointment, and although that stage—crew managed by Eleanor Two groups started in 6.I, with very achievement of the two successful groups MacDonaIds on the journey home! It was particular era has long since passed, the Dragonetti. The prompter (Eleanor different grou dynamics. The Foot and even more commendable. l was incredibly u nfortunate that Kate Smith play’s characters and their actions are particularly pleased with their enthusiastic injured her knee at the be inning of the Nicholson) deserves a mention because Mouth crisis demanded a rescheduling timeless. she w as inadvertently left off the of expedition work, but an unusual and a proach and determination to complete second day, and it was on? due to her programme: she played a major part at enjoyable practice was held on the all four sections of the award despite the amazing perseverance ancfthe group’s With a 37-strong aII-girI cast, the Cornish coastal path. Given the route, problems that they encountered. excellent team spirit that they all biggest Carpenter play to date (our first most rehearsals, but was hardly needed navi ation should not have been a managed to com lete the expedition. To in the new King’s Theatre) was an at all in either performance. Thanks also help Kate they a! took turns in carrying prob em, but... One group should tackle Not least was the devastating outbreak ambitious project. Mr Polley cast the to Mrs Polley, who designed the colourful the real thing in October. A third group is of foot and mouth disease that meant her rucksack and they could be heard set and produced the costumes - never ' Q from u ite a distance singing songs to pans and handed out scripts at the end making history as 0 King’s D of E group thate w had to abort the original plans to of the summer term, hoping that lines an easy task persuading girls to wear I in u ndertaking a horse riding expedition. complete the expedition section of the keep t eir s irits up! Both groups were things they wouldn’t normally be seen Alexandra Sheppard, Philippa Cox certainlye w I deserving of the praise they ewould b Ieamed over the eight-week Miss Ellis’ influence gets everywhere! naward o Exmoor. At one stage it was dead in! - and to Mr Polley as director. unclears a to whether we would be able received from their assessor, Mike Hicks. obreak - n such luck! Rehearsals started 6.2 Participants: In all over fifty girIs were involved in the to u ndertake the expedition at all. Findin a campsite for the first night immediately term began, and hardly a Kaya Melesi, Alice Moore, Robyn Kimber, rove extremely difficult, and it was only line had been committed to memory. production, w hich made it a genuinely Luke Fothergill, Angharad Irvine, Robert Fortunately the footpaths along the Cornish coast were eventually opened by good fortune that I was recommended fFour o the five rich, upper-class friends - house play. Excell, Gemma Scott, Jocelyn Futrille, to contact a farmer in nearby Veryan. He Helen Rainey, Richard Vincent, Demelza ande w were able to continue with the Mary, Sylvia, Edith, Peggy and Nancy - expedition, albeit a little later than proved to be incredibly friendly and Hughes. are all in marriages which hang originally scheduled. Obviously generous, and by coincidence he turned outo t be an old boy from Tuckwell precariously. Mary (Jessica Rosewam) 6.! Participants: navigation w as to pose less of a problem has her husband stolen by Crystal (Heidi Anna Bates, Andy Cavill, Simon Haarer, to them, but the arduous nature of the House! Whilst on the ex edition one Rebecca Scatchard, Toby Smith, Rebecca coastal path by no means diminished the group studied ’Coastal andforrns and Irons) - a common saIesgirI. Sylvia (my Wright, James Baker, Astra Fowden, challenge posed by the expedition. The processes’ for their projed, whilst the PC“): Mary/s friend, is bitchy enough to Vanessa Hollidge, Chris Peers, Esther stretch from Fowey to Looe is renowned others studied all the ’Sites of Historical let Mary know of her husband's affair in Madge, Emily Small, Liana Vetch, Amy as being the most difficult along the lnterest’ along the route. a v ery humiliating way. Peggy, Edith Bell, Kate Edmondston- Low, Alice Young. Cornish south coast, and it was no mean and Nancy (Alexandra Sheppard, feato t climb the steep cliffs, laden with Philippa Cox and Elizabeth Gregory The scheme is nationally recognised as For the first time this year several pupils an u ndertaking of great worth, and it is heavy rucksacks whilst also having to respectively) enhance the main storyline, contend w ith the stiflin heat and optedo t stay in the CCF and to count this while the Countess and Miriam (Hannah pleasing to see the enthusiasm of all the towards the service section of the award. current participants in upholding its goals sunshine. Ron Mason did a fantastic job Wild and Emily Cavaghan) provide a training the two teams thoroughly, This appears to have set a trend as all and ethos. ensuring that they were both confident the new recruits to the award scheme humorous sub—plot. Nearly the whole and motivated for the qualifying have opted to stay in the various sections group w inds up in Reno to obtain easy expedition w hen we retumed to the of CCF. The remainder worked as divorces, and their dishonesty and deceit Cornish coastline at the end of the classroom assistants, helped out in charity are u ncovered and a vicious cat-fight summer holida . This time they covered shopsn i Taunton and participated in passionately acted out. The drama the 50km streth along the spectacular theatre w orkshops at the local primary concludes in the powder room at a Roseland Peninsula from Meva issy via schools. Many of the candidates nightclub party, where more deceit The Silver Award St. Mawes to St. Just in Roselan . The articipated in team sports such as emerges. However, the play ends on a church here was described by John hockey and rugby for the physical At the beginnin of the year I was Betjamin as being "the most beautiful in recreation section of the award, whilst ICI Positive note with our heroine Mary inundated w ith fi formers enquiring and music were particulariy popular in regaining her husband. m ‘ 1‘ England/although by this stage I think Third Form Visit to Straord uon Avon, about the award scheme. Inevitany as they w ere all too exhausted to fully the skills section.

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Tom Evans Mr Mayor Sean Farran Alfred Ill Emma Nuttall Claire Zachanassian As the smoke cleared and the curtains Claire Zachanassian and Alfred Ill went back, three old ladies sat respectively brought into existence 0 Eleanor Dragonetti Mrs Ill ngossiping o a bench. Their ‘good’ character, and a ’bad’ one. Charles Ockford Painter/Baby transformation from King’s pupils to old Emma’s slow monotone accent and Alana O’Dell Woman/Loby/ ladies w as effortless, as they graced the delivery w as first class for reflecting her Ottillie/Reporter stage and set the tone for the play. It character’s cold, harsh personality. She Alexandra Sheppard Woman appeared w ell prepared and rehearsed did w ell to avoid the temptation of Owen Prentice Husband VII/ with a clear interaction between tryingo t shine above the rest, as this Man l/Doctor would have spoiled her role in the plot characters; right from first natter, as it Bryony Smyth of the play. were, the audience knew they were in Woman/Koby/Karl for a good experience. The acting of the major and minor A O'Dell, B. Nealon, S. Farran, Ben Nealon Policeman/Priest C Ockford, E Nuttal The play coped well, with next to parts w as good, though I felt that some Hught S Aubyn Station nothing in the way of scenery, and it odors w ere playing to the crowd and something ending in -oby!) who have Master/Husband was a deft touch to have the actors overacting, w hich undid some of the been ’ blinded and castrated.’ Their VIII/Reporter staying in character for the moving on good w ork that was put in to make the own quirk of repeating everything twice and off of the set. Along with this, they play grown-up and professional. In Loila Waters Woman/ gaven a eerie feel to proceedings. They Schoolmistress improvised in places where there was a some instances, the involvement of the meander in and out of scenes at natural pause. As well as moving the crowd helped to stem embarrassment random intervals, enlightening the Hannah Wild Woman/Mrs scenery, the odors had to become trees when a line was missed, as they audience w ith laughter as they go. Mayor and generally be very versatile with seemed to enjoy these moments just as Tom Webley Gymnast Along w ith many of the subtleties to their parts. The tree was very realistic, to rmuch o more than the rest of the play. James White Thug this complex, and well-written play, is someone w ith an artistic imagination, it w as clear to see the actors were Thug | | another instance of repetition that has a Ross Venning and this is due to the imagination of the highly skilled in the field of Astra Fowden Louisa improvisation, highlighted by the classic greater impact than its mere face value. actors. Camilla Jones moment w hen Tom Evans forgot his line While Claire is examining a gymnast, Choir Girl The community atmosphere was well yet managed to ’ad-lib’ effortlessly with she comments that his arms would be fit Fiona Lloyd Choir Girl ll H. St. Aubyn, E. Dragonetti, S. Farran, T. Evans, O. Prentice. portrayed by the repetition in the words Sean for what seemed like an age. to strangle someone with. He, later, is and the congregating of the people at the culprit for the killing of Alfred Ill, every opportunity. This made it feel as The plot of the play revolved around althoughn a awkward stage position smiled and, on occasion, even whistled. though there was no form of the return of Claire Zachanassian, a pcovers u the action, so many of the But still, five weeks? entertainment to speak of, and helped self-made billionaire (by multiple audienceo g away with the infamous explain the frenzy just to have new marriage), to her hometown, Guellen. ’whodunnit’ attitude normally shoesr o alcohol. This community made On her return she issues an ultimatum: associated w ith horror movies. If this Once,t a a dance rehearsal for ‘A Messrs Burton and Albery had bitten off Setn i Skid Row, New York, ’The Little a v ery aesthetically pleasing shape on if the death of Alfred Ill, her one time was a deliberate ploy to mask the Prayer for Fine Weather’, we ran the more than any plant could chew when Shopf o Horrors’ has a silly, superficial stage w hen they gathered at the train lover, is arranged, she will grant the killing, it is not an effective one, as the steps that had just been learned - it was they agreed to produce ’The Little Shop plot about a poor orphan who finds stationo t ’see off’ Alfred Ill. The gentle, run-down town £100,000,000. The audience does not feel truly fulfilled. for eight bars of music and took about of Horrors’ in only five weeks. When the ushering ark formed, was integral to the townsfolk battle with their conscience to fame, fortune and the girl of his dreams ten seconds. Looking at my watch, I was moodf o that scene in which Mr Ill make a decision that will change their Apart from this fault and a few scripts w ere delayed at the publishers' at by cultivating a rare blood-sucking plant. not surprised that for these ten seconds pended u emotionally ’lost’. lives for definite missed lines, the play was thoroughly the start of term and surprising cast As the camivore’s appetite grows, so enjoyable, and one could pick out of synchronised movement, not only were choices w ere made, the signs were does the casualty list, until most of the As a member of the audience, I felt There are many hints which thicken many bits as the highlight of the show. nwe a hour into the rehearsal, but this ominous. And then things began to main parts, including ultimately the much more in this play than any other, both the plot and the atmosphere by The Martin Luther-King-esque school was our second two-hour session on the happen. The Design Technology protagonist, are plant-food. Struggle as that the actors moulded to their creating a sense of tension in the teacher made some extremely good same piece of music. Musicals take time, department, hitherto dubbed ’the toy one might to interpret the play as a audience as to whether III will die, and characters, creating a greater sense of speeches, as well as keeping up an and w ith this in mind, many thought that shop’, became a late-night factory, with subversive analogy on the spread of emotion (particularly sympathy) for if so, when. For example, in the interval extremely difficult ‘old lady/ posture for the production line (employing an army Christianity ("this is my body, this is my them.o T take just two examples, Emma the set is re-painted slightly to change the duration. There was the wonderful of merry helpers) running all the way into blood")r o perhaps the ’Aids epidemic, it Nuttall’s and Sean Farran’s portrayals of the w ording from ’just do it’ to ’just do scenen i which the doctor and the the scenery dock doors of the theatre. is easier to accept that it is a light~ lll’. This gives a clear schoolteacher sat together on a trolley clueo t the audience as Early assurances were that the play had hearted though macabre story with some while it rhythmically rocked back and a small cost to minimise logistical great ’ doo-wap’ style tunes. to w hat may ensue in forth like a seesaw; and Alfred Ill’s problems, but the contagion of the second half of the unbelieving realisation that the whole enthusiasm enveloped more and more performance. population of the town had just got willing participants, until there were over Holding this all together was a central The subsidiary plot ’new y ellow shoes’. All these moments and many more made for a good sixty names to be credited. There was no castf o pure talent. A new—comer to the involves twin brothers let—ups a rehearsals and scene painting called ’ Moby/ and evening’s v iewing, and showed how King’s stage was James Lees, whose Elvis well King’s drama could adapt to co-existed, as a happy hum of busy-ness looky-soundy-likey dentist had the ’Loby (their names drove the project forward: King’s Hall beingo s because of a performing two entirely different plays audience laughing as though they had pupils w ere bussed to and fro, a monster strange quirk of Claire’s in the space of a term and pull off both inhaled the same nitrous oxide his to name all those in with remarkable success. was being constructed and lead parts, character w as hooked on. Both his conjunction w ith herself appearing w earyveyed at breakfast, songs w ere high—points of the show, as ostarted t show the strain, while Mr was his interaction with a masochistic Ed Coleman, James Lees. E. Dragonetti, L Waters, 8. Smyth, S. Farran, A O’Del/ Burton and Mr Albery, well, they just patient, cameoed by the assistant 36 37 I Alurediun Drama Alureclian Drama

tasks, rotating between tasks of sewing, director, Edward Coleman. The other ; i V /. ff, l :lrzl fix) E/ reading, playing and eating, was as shock w as Ross Venning in the key role / effectives a it was simple, and yet clearly of Audrey II, the plant. Ross was the only VHay/it: W 179/ llfl it it'll iirlw il'zjj showed the passage of time and the candidate for the part after hitting notes dreary, dull nature ofJane’s period of On the 15 May 2001, ’Jane Eyre' was The costumes used in ’Jane Eyre’ were in audition which Captain Nemo would education. During this scene, Miss performed by pupils of the 6.] theatre effective, both in conveying the age of struggle to fathom, and, boy, can he sing Temple (Frances Newman) looked on as (evenn i a tight, red lycra body suitl)! studies set in the King’s College Theatre. the v arious characters and in giving an The play follows the fortunes of Jane appropriate idea of the traditional dress the girfs went about their work. occasionally scrutinising their work when Andrew Lewis, now the veteran with Eyre,n a orphan whose life, at the point of the era. Jane’s costume was suitably they brought it to her for inspection and four school musicals under his belt, when the play begins, is the miserable quiet and plain, as best befitted her played the archetypal Jewish flower-shop approval. existence of one ’lower than a servant’, lower class status, but was not ripped or owner, Mushnik. His duet, ’Mushnik and livingn i the household of the formidable dirty, giving the impression that she was Son’, brought the house down as he Mrs Reed (Nicola Semple). careful and meticulous. The scene in which Jane turned on her tangoed w ith his newly adopted (but alter ego was emotionally very powerful, The set was simple but effective: a The actual script and dialogue fully—grown) son. Keith Thome, playing as she fought with her own feelings, small platform in the far left hand comer followed in the play were old fashioned the sell—effacing, orphaned regretting her refusal to succumb to Mrs of the stage, accessed by a set of stairs enough to retain the mood of the era, honiculturalist, Seymour, really made his Reed and her passionate outburst mark w ith this play. He has star quality: and a simple door, provided varying but w ere just modemised enough to heights, and the large rectangular rug in include the audience and make the play against John. The atmosphere built up even w earing National Health specs to the climax, where Jane finally rid n(taped o the bridge) and shuffling the centre of the stage was a focal point an enjoyable experience rather than a for the main action of the play. The tall tough challenge of interpretation for the herselff o her alter ego by escaping from around behind a broom, he could not the 'Red-Room’ and leaving her alter hide the charisma which constantly drew flatst a the back were painted completely younger audience members. black, and the steps were half black, and ego behind. The fierce struggle to shut the audience’s rapt attention. His The play started with a lively scene in half bright red, whilst the walls of the the door was also tense, and had the assured performance was complemented which Jane (Ann—Marie Hudson) and her shiny w igs, face paint, lycra suits and raised area were the same vivid red. audiencen o the edge of their seats. by Caroline Oestreich, surprising many choreographed by King’s Hall’s Head of imaginary friend/alter ego (Ashleigh straight-faced delivery of corny lines, but This v iolent contrast of colours helped to who had seen her in 'Prayel’ with her Drama, Helen Greenwood. It was a Dewbery) relished a rare taste of the it made for a hugely enioyable evening. create a hostile, slightly weird bottle—blond hair, shiner and dipsy New shamee w did not see more of the, as forbidden fruit in the form of a book The scene in which Helen died was The audience left the theatre humming atmosphere. The walls of the ’Red Room’ York squeak, which she maintained even they added a special dimension every about the different countries of the world. also v ery emotional, and the audience were hung with a thin, scarlet material in the songs. Beaten by her boyfriend time they contributed. the tunes and marvelling at the Their playful entrance and the happy, sympathised w ith Helen because of her that had been viciously torn, lending the and u ltimately savaged by an overgrown performances, and all in five weeks! carefree feel of the scene made a great quiet acceptance and happiness that she Colin Albery and Ian Webb-Taylor’s enclosed area a sinister, claustrophobic venus flytrap, she held everyone’s contrast w ith the next part of the scene, in was going to heaven, and her insistence small band, housed in the shop front of air, and giving the impression that sympathy and even brought many of the which Jane hits ’Master’ John Reed (Nick that Jane shouldn’t grieve for her. it was 'Strawberry Music’ were, as always, anyone u nlucky enough to be locked in audience to tears with her perfectly Jamison) and pays dearfy for her fierce this complete selflessness combined with marvellous, supplying the ‘stunn and there w ould be desperate to break out pitched, dying aria, ’Somewhere that’s displayf o temper when she is banished Jane’s refusal to accept her imminent drang’ alluded to in the lyrics and and escape. Later on in the play, during green’. to the dreaded ’Red-Room’ by a furious death that made their separation really expertly tweaked by Tom Cunie, who the scene in which the house is on fire, Mrs Reed. heart-rending. The chorus is written for three ’Ronettes' was engineering the sound. The lighting, the flats in front of the raised area fell (played in a range of costumes and to which for the first time ever was run by forwards (they were cleverly cushioned by Another v ery successful part of the play The scene in which Bertha Mason the delight of the third form boys by Ann- GCSE Drama pupils (under the guidance the rug, preventing them from making was the time Jane spent at Lowood Marie Hudson, Gemma Scott and ofr M Fisher), was spectacular, with some any noise), revealing more vivid red School, w here she found her first friend in (Ashleigh Dewbery) crept down from the Rachael Stallard), yet it was augmented special effects, especially during Audrey material, cut in such a way as to suggest the form of Helen Burns (Philippa Cox). attic and played with Jane as if she had by several bit-parts and two dozen Il’s feeding frenzies, to die for. the shapes of flames. Smoke also The scene in which the girls in bewitched her before going on to set Mr King’s Hall pupils, who made the show a seeped out from under the platform. attendance at the school (Nicola Semple, Rochester’s blankets on fire was also very The new theatre continues to stand the powerful, in that it was so sinister and huge celebration: they added not only testf o time and one shudders to Throughout the play, but especially Amy Bell, Philippa Cox and Ann-Marie volume, but sheer ebullience with their during the fire scene, intense red light Hudson) are going about their daily unexpected. It emphasised Bertha’s compare the memory of rocking on a deep hatred for both Jane and Mr dance numbers, which were plastic chair in the gaven a urgent and dangerous air; WHold B (fondly drawing the audience on to the edges of as one still their seats and making them feel remembers the involved in the action and the tense actual Crolina Oestreich, Keith Thome. atmosphere. The pole light in the scene productions) w ith where Helen (Philippa Cox) died was the pleasurable really effective in giving the room a experience the sickly, weak ambience. In the upper right new facilities now hand comer of the ’Red Room', three afford. Theatre slanting bars of red light created the sinister effect of a goingt a King’s barred window, giving the room continues to be a prison-like air. something to look Although not many sound effects were forward to and used during the play, music played an ’Little Shop of Important role throughout, capturing the Horrors’ adds to a nd mood a heightening the atmosphere rich heritage. Yes, and emotion of several scenes. The the show was music seemed to draw the audience ridiculous and was closer to the action and help them to William Howell, James Mckinnel, Ross Venning, John Chapman, accordingly Gemma Scott, Ann-Marie Hudson, sympathise with the characters on stage. Nicholas Jamieson, Ashleigh Dewbeny, Ross Venning. 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Rochester, and Jane’s innocence and very first entrance. He always stood This w ondering, childlike air put together inquisitive nature. was boss. She seemed to lack any firmly w ith his legs shoulder width apart with her sinister actiOns combined to emotionr o sympathy towards other vulnerability to her; it was in no way The bored and arrogant Miss Ingram create a really grotesque, chilling human beings, and when she ordered Jane's fault that Mr Rochester kept and his hands usually behind his back, provided a great contrast to the pious either standing in the very centre of the character, and Ashleigh really managed Janeo t be shut away in the ’Red-Room’, Bertha locked in the attic or that Mr and good-natured Helen Burns, and yet ostage t show his importance or, during to capture this strange ’weirdness’ in her she spoke in a bored tone of voice, as if Rochester w as falling in love with her; Philippa Cox managed to play both fparts o a scene when the focus was on portrayal of Bertha Mason. ordering children to be taken away and she w as even ignorant of Bertha’s very parts convincingly, as well as lightening existence, but this didn't prevent her from somebody else, at the back but still in the lockedp u was an everyday occurrence. Frances Newman played Miss Temple the mood of the play with her humorous Worstf o all, she barely seemed even to blaming Jane for these things. centre, showing that he had total control entrances as Pilot, Mr Rochester’s faithful over the situation. His actual posture was and Mrs Fairfax, the latter being her most glancet a Jane, as if she didn't find her dog. Throughout both of her parts, the Ann-Marie Hudson managed to capture also v ery strong; he didn’t huny to do important role. During her role as Miss worthyo t be looked at. Jane’s na‘r‘ve but determined, suppressed Temple, she portrayed a teacher who clarity and volume of Philippa’s speech anything, but always walked at a steady was notable; the audience could clearly yet passionate character perfectly, using pace, leaning back on his heels to was firm, strict and stem and yet who David Langford portrayed Mrs Reed’s hear every word she spoke. She facial expression, body language and emphasise his importance, with his was really sympathetic to the girls. When spoilt, domineering son John perfectly; he her positioning on stage to show her Mr Brocklehurst expressed his anger that realistically managed to capture the gloatineg u sed his higher status over shoulders slightly back, giving him a beautiful, stuck-up Miss Ingram, but to mood and her importance in relation to rather arrogant, self concerned air. In fone o the girls had curly hair, she tried Janeo t mock her and destroy her the other characters on stage. During the to protect the girl in question from his my mind, her greatest success was her npleasure; o seeing that she was reading fact,r M Rochester managed constantly to portrayal of Helen Burns. Her absolute scenest a the beginning of the play, give the impression that he cared about ywrath b protesting that it ’grew that way a book, he tore it from her and threw it submission and acceptance even of away, and he smirked happily at her when she was made to feel inferior to nothing and nobody but himself; the naturally, and she did not punish Jane death w as completely pure and when Mrs Reed gave the command for those around her, she stayed mainly at enjoyment he derived from ’pIaying with’ when she was found lying asleep next to the back and edges of the stage, her dead friend despite the fact that she unpretentious; instead of worrying about hero t be locked away. Jane w as evident on several occasions; rherself o being upset that her father showing her hesitance and insecurity, whene h refused to let her go to bed, herself had banned Jane from the sick only daring to venture into the centre room. These small things showed her would not miss her, she was just glad Nick Jamison showed St John to be whene h allowed her to think that he that no-one would grieve for her; even in two faced and false when he tried to use when she was alone. Despite this, she was going to marry Miss Ingram, and humanity and convinced the audience always kept her chin up even when she that there was a gentle side to her death, she was happy to go quietly on his status as a clergyman to force Jane whene h first met her but didn’t tell her her w ay as she had done when she had into manying him by telling her that it was being shouted at, and held her ewho h really was. The relationship forbidding and stem nature. Mth her head high, showing that although she convincing and excellently sustained been alive, not hoping to draw attention was God’s will that they should be between them reminded the audience of or praise to herself but only seeking not missionaries together and that she was looked down upon and trodden on a cat playing with a mouse. Mr saccent a Mrs Fairfax, she managed to by the other members of the household, bring a great deal of humour to the play; to disturb or inconvenience anyone else. should travel to India with him. He Rochester’s anguish on being told that Helen is such a ’good’ character that it managed to capture St John’s her pride had not been entirely broken. he could not be married to Jane because tpossibly a times a little too much, as she During the play, slight changes not just in oplayed t a very appreciative audience. would have been very easy to make her desperation and concentrated desire for he already had a wife was well seem sickly sweet and artificial, but Janes a he seized her and shook her like the lines she spoke but also in the way portrayed, particularly in his emotional Her concerned, motherly attitude gave she spoke and moved showed her her the air of a hen whose eggs have Philippa managed perfectly to capture a dog with a rat, infuriated all the more speech comparing the two women, and the purity and simplicity of her genuine by her amusement that he should think smooth and gradual transition from in his wild and frantic efforts afterwards just hatched, as she rushed about, cIucking and fussing over everybody. childlike goodness. she might even consider such a thing. childhood to adulthood. This difference to persuade Jane again to marry him. During the scene in the garden where was made visible in many small subtle Ross Venning portrayed a typical Throughout the play, blocking was ways; w hen Jane, now a governess at everybody w as running on and off the Ashleigh Dewbery managed to combine Jane Eyre upper class man; jealous of Mr Rochester essential to retain different depths, widths the house of Mr Rochester overheard his stage, her actions and remarks were very two complicated parts: she played both and eager to dance with Miss Ingram and heights in each scene, making the guests criticising her appearance, she funny. She was appalled by the idea of Jane’s alter ego and Bertha Mason, the watching the centre of action, so nobody himself.e H managed to capture the play more interesting and subtly helping simply removed herself from the room, Mr Rochester marrying Jane when he mad w ife of Mr Rochester. This was in the audience could let their eyes shallowness of his character, not looking to convey relationships between the rather than arguing or shouting at them. already had a wife, and tried to warn slightly confusing at times, as not only wander to her without immediately being for the character that Mr Rochester found characters. Mrs Reed and Mr Rochester This showed that she had conquered Jane not to trust him, but the audience didt i take the audience some time to 'redirected’ to the focus of the scene. The in Jane, but being perfectly content to for example, would always stand on their and learnt to control her temper since the was made to feel that perhaps she was cottonn o to the fact that she was Jane's nscene i which Bertha descended from desire only the beauty and wealth of the own, their servants gathered behind day w hen she had flown at John Reed. owrong t make her doubts so clear to alter ego, but also, later on in the play, the attic at night time was very tense and rather flat, character-lacking Miss Ingram. them like leaders with their supporters or As the play went on, she also reacted Jane, w hen Jane was not in the wrong, she alternated between Bertha Mason, gripping, as her character was so During the scene when he played on of followers. During Jane’s time at Lowood wello t whatever the other characters as she knew nothing of Bertha Mason’s who hated Jane, and Jane’s alter ego, unpredictable that the audience waited Jane’s pupils at Lowood School, he was school (before she befriended Helen), were doing during the scenes when she existence and so it sounded to her as if extremely funny, rocking backwards and who did not. These confusions aside, with bated breath to see what she would she w ould always stand apart, left out wasn't the centre of attention. Her Mrs Fairfax objected to the marriage forwardsn o his chair as he giggled in however, Ashleigh capably captured the do. Eventually, her emotional turmoil whilst the others would go round in a annoyance on watching Mr Rochester solely because she felt Jane to be too far excitement. Ross also had the audience emotions of both parts, her portrayal of became too much and she set the whole group. This emphasised Jane’s dance w ith Miss Ingram was evident in rbelow M Rochester. in gales of laughter at his portrayal of Mr Bertha Mason being particularly good. housen o fire, killing herself as she loneliness and their seeming hostility her facial expression, made all the more Rochester’s horse, snorting and She really managed to show Bertha’s orefused t allow Mr Rochester to bear her towards the new girl, although this could obviousy b the fact that she eventually At the start of the play, Amy Bell whinnying nervoust when Jane tried to great hatred towards Jane, and her to safety. During the scene just before partly have been psychological on Jane's turned away and refused even to look at played Abigail, a servant to Mrs Reed, approach. deep jealousy of the rapidly developing she set the house on fire, she could be and later on, she played Adele, the little part. them. Her expression in other scenes relationship between Jane and Mr seenn i the background, lighting a long French girl whom Jane had to tutor. In was also excellently portrayed; her Nicola Semple gave a formidable Rochester. She also managed to clearly taper and waving it slowly around in the her role as Abigail, she showed a certain Overall, these varying heights and dismay u pon discovering that Mr interpretation of the merciless Mrs Reed, display Bertha’s resentment at Mr air like a sparkler. The tiny pinprick of famount o sympathy towards poor Jane, positions, the subtle and effective lighting Rochester w as already married, her showingo n sympathy towards Jane even Rochestei’s revulsion and hatred towards light shining brightly out of the gloom of but her desire to keep favour with Mrs and most of all a gripping story revulsion and fear upon meeting his wife when she screamed in terror. She was herself. The way in which Ashleigh was the attic and slowly and mesmerisineg Reed prevented her from being too kind clearly the head of the household, and extremely w ell told culminated in an and her mixture of disgust and disbelief constantly w atching everything that was being w aved around was really sinister to Jane. This conflict of emotions, though this w as evident in the way that she during the scene where St John tries to excellent play, which captured the ngoing o at Thomfield and reading to it and scary, making the audience wonder not particularly important to the play, talked and moved; she spoke in the stern persuade her to marry him and go with audience's attention from the very first gave her a certain sense of power; she what w as going on up there. The most Was w eII displayed. Later in the play, tonesf o one who does not ask, but himo t India. Overall, Ann—Marie gave a minute and retained it to the last. The could see everything without being seen, sinister thing about Bertha Mason's Amy presented an energetic, frivolous commands and effortlessly controls thoroughly realistic and convincing audience w as enthusiastic, receiving and her angry, frowning face peering actions, setting Mr Rochester/s sheets on and carefree portrait of Adele, dancing everybody around her. She walked portraitf o the feelings and emotions of through the bars of her prison half fire, seeming almost to hypnotise Jane around and refusing to do her lessons, slowly; not hurrying for anyone else, but every joke with gales of appreciative Jane Eyre. shrouded in darkness was really sinister and finally starting the fire, was that she sulking when she didn't get her way. She goingt a her own pace, and when she laughter, and rewarded the actors and Mr Edward Rochester was played by and foreboding. Having her watching smiled throughout, like a child playing mainly moved on her toes, showing her walked into the room, the way in which actresses at the end of the performance Bryan Longhurst. His importance and everything that went on also gave every with a toy that seemed to fascinate her. constant excitement and sometimes stuck the servants cowered and shuffled their with a long, loud and well-deserved authority w ere made evident from his scene a clearer focus, as she was always her nose out slightly, to show her feet before her was enough to show who roundf o applause. 40 4|

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and the debutantes from Meynell, as wells a the old hands from both Houses, acquitted themselves with great leviewecly b Eloise Rerishciw distinction. Toddy, Heather, Angharad, On 4 July 1 was invited to go and watch Kate, Fiona, Catherine, Sam, Chloe, the 4th form GCSE group production of l it ill/x/ Andy, Richard, Sarah, Tiffany, and Arabian nights, an interpretation by probably one or two more, all sang Dominic Coolc Having lived in Saudi liy musically and movingly. Arabia for five years I had a small idea of whato t expect. I was fairly excited before I There is nothing more annoying than wents a the audience were invited to hearing other people enioying attend in appropriate attire! I went with themselves w hen you are working. The my tea towel on my head and there were last Wednesday evening of term found many people in traditional dress. me w riting end of term reports with I w alked into the theatre only to be customary enthusiasm (only two hundred Comperes: Owen Prentice and Robyn Kimber confronted by a man with a beard, and thirty eight to go) when, just after begginge m to buy a quality cushion from eight o’clock, my fragile concentration Glaswegian Spanish teachers. him. For what, I was to find out later! I felt was rudely interrupted by a happy Owen and Robyn had the hardest job as though I had walked into an eastern exodusf o pupils from the theatre. They of all, but they stuck manfully and bazaar, and there was even the smell of were laughing! They had just been to the womanfully to the task, and by the time burning incense. first house of the Meynell/Alfred show, the Top 20 came along we knew who We w ere invited to go through the and they had clearly enjoyed it. wore the trousers - and who couldn’t curtains into what reminded me of a George Brooks, William Howell, Jack Main, Matthew Rushton, Liam Butler. BL Something w as rotten in the state of Sketch w ith Andrew Mom's, Alastair Tocher, work the microphone. Everything else palace in some Middle Eastern kingdom. their lines directly at me, even offering me in parts. Samantha Case as Shahrazad Denmark There w ere bright, comfortablelooking Edward Coleman. worked, though; and impressively. Tom tfood a the feasts, maintaining eye played especially well towards the end 50, w ith a heavy heart I left my cushions covenng the ground and an The sketches were worthy of the multi— Currie had caioled, encouraged, bullied contact. when her life was in grave danger, yet she beloved reports and trudged to the acting area in the centre of the stage. I loved the king who threatened her. million (well, whose counting?) setting. and drilled his cast into shape, some into tooky m seat near the front. I think that the 21 actors, a fairly large theatre, paid my pound, and pondered The Yorkshiremen confirmed what most better shape than others, and even the cast, all interpreted their characters Bryn Smyth gave a magnificent how u p-market the show had become. ofs u already knew, the rugger (?) sketch special effects - of which there were intelligently, George Brooks, as the King's performance as the little beggar and Comfortably seated, warm and relaxed: what some already feared, the Bible— many - w orked. On stage and behind steward, and Bryn Smyth as the little Prince Bahman. William Howell played his the prospects for a long, discreet sleep stage, this was a magnificent effort. It beggar, w ere two very convincing actors. parts of Pervis and Ali Baba outstandingly were good. bashing bobbies, the vampires, Their costumes were all bright and throughout the performance, and was Constable Savage, Prayer and the Angry was crowned with the Finale, in which colourful, fitting in with the scene. highly amusing. The opening, like the rest of the show, Man made us laugh with that the Head of Mathematics revealed dispelled such thoughts. Heather Scott comfortable feeling of superiority. Ed himself in a new light, and one simply At some points in the play there were six The lighting of the play was fairl didn’t know on whom to focus. House to eight people on stage, which worked minimal, but it was enough to ad to the showed that those ballet lessons had not Coleman once again brought culture to staff revealed deep-seated longings to well, and they all interacted together well. moodf o the play. The music in the play been w asted as, risen from her sick-bed, the masses with Novel Writing. she led the dancers in a polished be leather-iacketed and way out, but for The standard of acting as a whole was was also very well chosen by George Hall, What about Big Brother? Who were ivery h h and there was nobody in with some modern songs among them, prologue. Ali G gave the Housemaster a mostf o the time they were only a little those people being portrayed on the particuTar w ho let the cost down. They all ssuch a Macy Gray and Afro-Celtic Sound suitable grilling, and then we were off way out to the music. No, that’s unfair; George Hall, David Hughes, Liam Butler. B.L stage? I simply do not know. Ed used the space imaginatively. I think that System. into a medley of sketches, dance routines they w ere in time, on time, in tune and Coleman’s w icked pen confounded us Goingo t watch a play in this kind of Laura Bates, Matthew Rushton and and songs which were genuinely funny, on song - and hilarious. This play was undoubtedly one of the all. 'Bloody hell’, I hear you say; but, format, theatre in the round, is a very Samantha Case all gave superb acts, entertaining and touching. Sister Act was best prepared, acted and well designed whoever they were, the chemistry Last y ear I wrote that the Meynell intimate experience: it makes you feel very especially w hen there were emotional plays I have seen all year. The standard of memorable - especially the underwear— involved, and many of the actors directed moments, the play being quite poignant worked, and we laughed like Alfred Show would be a hard act to acting and the actors' voices were all follow. Comparisons might be odious, superb. It was a new experience for me to but this was the best yet. I came back so sit w ith the actors and it was more happy! certainly did not ruin the evening comfortable than I expected! I thoroughly enjoyed 1Arabian Nights’ and think it is by w riting any more reports — not even onef o the top iunior performances King’s this one! has ever produced.

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Aluredian Music Alurediun Music ORCHESTRAL CONCERT moren i this wonderful piece. It came ORCHESTRAL CONCERT from a revolutionary idealism with its depthf o feeling and broad humanity The Chapel, Friday, 25th May, 2001 that couldn't be dismissed as a mere by Anthony Bladen Friday, 2nd February 2001 replyo t criticism. King’s College Symphony Orchestra, Ominous rumbles on timpani presaged a This concert would not have worked concluded by Colin Albery, made the furious orchestral storm intensified by the by PAD. Chapel rafters ring with rousing accounts of lively acoustics. in more bucolic mood, cor at all had it not been for the ymusic b Dvorak and Rossini. anglais and flute conversed engagingly in This concert comprised two pieces, a serene ending. The scherzo also had a wonderfully mature playing of so many the lilting Ranz des vaches (a Swiss Summer Orchestral Concert 2001 Rossini w as thirty-seven when, in August Adam Hill, Matthew Crockett. B.L fanfare and a symphony. Rather feelingf o striving and aspiration, with its of the individuals and the leadership mountain melody to summon the cows), 1829, William Tell was first presented at surprisingly, given the programming of burlesque v iolin solo played so well by bothf o Adam Hill and conductor Colin before a rousing trumpet call heralded the the Paris Opéra. For various reasons, triumphant final gallop. A vivid reading many recent concerts at King’s, the Adam Hill and rather shrill texture Albery.o S many of the solos were including the effect of the 1830 Revolution enhanced by praiseworthy individual fanfare came first; a real plus as far as I communicated so well on this occasion. on his contract with the house, it proved to played w ith great assurance by so contributions. am concerned! One might expect the long slow manyf o the pupils that it seems be his last opera. For his remaining thirty- movement, w ith its extended passages invidious to pick out any of them. eight y ears he succumbed to a life of There is a tenuous political link between The evening began in exhilarating "masterly inactivity/C though he did the Rossini and Dvorc’iks Symphony No 7 fashion w ith a tremendously energetic of string writing and rather strange However, apart from the brass section, manage to compose the Stabat Mater and in D minor. It is said that the opening tonality, at times to prove most difficult performance of Aaron Copland’s which again distinguished itself, there Petite messe solenne/le ("the last mortal sin themef o the latter was inspired by an forn a ensemble with so few strings. The Fanfare for the Common Man written in was some excellent flute playing from ofy m old age") as well as numerous vocal express train carrying anti-Austrian fact that they managed to sustain the Jennifer Lunn, and Jonathan Barley and instrumental trifles. protesters from Budapest to a festival at the n1942 i response to a commission for Summer Orchele Concert 2001 tension and melancholy very effectively played the oboe solos with great There w as more to William Tell than his newly-opened National Theatre in Prague. patriotic pieces from Eugene Goossens. (Dvorak w as the most famous of musical EL was probably their most impressive feeling and sensitivity. Overall this alleged ability to shoot an arrow into an Scored for percussion and brass, this apple perched on his son’s head. As the train-spotters - he was also a pigeon achievement of the evening. So to the young orchestra again astounded the fancier, but that’s another story). The Mr Albery and the orchestra presented a has the disadvantage, perhaps, for a programme notes reminded us, the legend creditable account of the work. The drama final demented rush to the end of the audiencey b its ability, not only to cope symphony w as in fact composed for, and school orchestra that it is extremely well relateso t the 14th century struggle of the of the outer movements, the broad flowing symphony and its supposed tn'umph. dedicated to, the London Philharmonic known. The fact that the King's with these huge symphonies with all oSwiss t free themselves from the Austrian paragraphs of the Poco adagio, and the There is a sense of desperation from the their technical demands, but also to yoke, though the message may be taken Society,f o which Dvorak was elected an performance w as so impressive is honorary member in June 1884. For some rhythmic u rgency of the Scherzo with its horn section and timpani, with the perform the music in a way which gave as a u niversal symbol of resistance to contrastingly relaxed trio, were confidentfy therefore all the more creditworthy. The oppression. Rossini’s opera, based on a time prior to the commission, encouraged brass, particularly the trumpet section cataclysmic release of tension as the us a real feeling for the social context of by Brahms, he had been harbouring a projected. There was excitement and symphony draws to its dramatic climax. yplay b Schiller, is one of his finest works, lyricism in abundance, but the reading got the evening off to a wonderful start the w ork I congratulate Mr Albery and yet, due in part to its extreme length, is desireo t essay another work in this form. Shostakovich himself described the fifth Ase h confessed to a friend, wherever he seemed somewhat two-dimensional, and set the Chapel buzzing in everyone w ho took part on giving us rarely performed. With good reason its lacking the w'tal imaginative spark. Tovey symphony as though someone was wente h thought of nothing but the anticipation of the main course — just nsuch a uplifting experience in the Overture, v irtually a miniature tone poem, once referred to certain obstacles to the beating y ou with a stick and saying has remained one of the most popular symphony, "which must be such as to what the first work in a concert should depthsf o a cold Lent term. The King’s shake the world and with God’s help will understanding of the D minor. In his view ’Your business is rejoicing, your business orchestra has again produced the nitems i the orchestral repertory. It made the most serious of these was the fact that do. an exhilarating opener. be so". Despite the music’s apparent is reioicing,’ and you rise, shakily, and goods. This audience certainly didn’t spontaneity, sketches show that its genesis the general effect of its climaxes was somewhat shrill. Dvorak's skill as an The main work of the evening was the go off muttering, ’Our business is oneed t be convinced to rejoice at the The scene was vividly evoked. was arduous. It was first performed at the Fifth Symphony of Shostakovich, which I Notwithstanding slightly wayward StJames’s Hall, London, on 22 April 1885, orchestrator is not in question but his scores reioicing, our business is reioicing.’ The endf o the performance; they were only are full of pitfalls, especially with regard to reviewed in this ioumal in 1996. I Soviet authorities may, temporarily, have ensemble, cellos produced melting sounds and came to be regarded as one of too ready to show their appreciation in the romantic introduction, depicting, balance. Such problems were not entirely could, I suppose, merely refer the reader Dvoral(s most powerful musical utterances. stopped their criticism, but this is not a and admiration. within a placid Alpine setting, the love of Donald Tovey described it "as among the overcomey b the King’s musicians. Upper backo t that review, for this was, again, simple apology to the authorities. Arnold, a Swiss patriot, for Mathilde von greatest and purest examples in this art- strings did not scintillate atop the lush a w onderful reading of a difficult work Shostakovich managed to say so much Hapsburg, the sister of an Austrian tyrant. form since Beethoven". textures and ensemble was not invariably giveny b a young orchestra with a small cohesive. There were pleasing interventions from w oodwind, and cellos and horns string section — just as it was then. The contrived a sonorous eloquence very much fifth symphony, (a Soviet artist’s reply to in keeping with the symphoan seriousness just criticism), was written in response to of purpose. Brass and percussion supplied Stalinist criticism of his opera ’ Lady solid support but were responsible for some Macbeth of Mtsensk’, described as rather noisy climaxes. In the end one felt that the overall effect had been ’chaos instead of music’ by Pravda in .,1._..e wholehearted and efficient rather than mun“ “ MRI! January 1936. This caused III‘III‘I il‘“l\\\; subtle. Greater sensitivity in phrasing and Shostakovich to withdraw the fourth flexibility in rhythm would have made all symphony w hich then waited many the difference. years for completion and performance, The Dvorak is difficult to interpret, eand h produced this new work, in particulariy for comparatively which struggle and catastrophe are inexperienced players. If another work, perhaps a suite or short concerto, had been supposed to be brought to a triumphant added it would have resulted in a more conclusion. The unease of the first varied programme and offered a wider movement w as well established by the rangef o opportunities for the obviously orchestra, and they coped very well with talented King’s musicians. This was an the gradual development to the post enjoyable concert nonetheless. Mahlerian march before the movement returned to a quiet but certainly not Orchestral Concert, February 2001. Summer Orchestral Concert.

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Injuries in the second half to Oliver Chatterjee and Andrew Don broke our momentum, and our previous endeavour lstV X Rugby and spirit evaporated under the constant Bruton pressure. Our more motivated opponents exploited our weaknesses Season 2000 by P.A.W. and the winning try came in the last minutef o a mentally draining and physically exhausting match. The 17-22 defeat w as disappointing but a fair reflection of Bruton‘s second half zff“ m domination. The following weeks training focussed on contact work, the lineout and Grimm’s Fairy Tales at local Primary Beech Grove: Camilla Jones. midfield decision-making. However, the Schools. B.L final training session was poor and disorganised, and it was clear that we were struggling to develop a team ethos. Six positional changes, all in the backs, and three players making their debuts for the away match at Downside, reflected the unsettled nature of the squad. The players, though, responded to the challenge of back to basics and produced a more committed and competitive display. Although we were only 10-3 down at half time, the second Delmar Studio half saw Downside raise the tempo, exploit our indecision and ultimately O.Prentice (3); J.Kowal (3) Results: dominate the game. Their talented full Tulle Lost 14-12 Following a successful training camp in back came into the game more and Francet a the end of August, the ist XV more, and although we worked a nice Aurillac Won 12-13 squad returned motivated, enthused and blind—side move for Piers Goode to score, King‘s Bruton Lost 17-22 determined. Given the quality of training, we eventually lost 34.8. We had played Downside Lost 34-8 the excellent attitude of the players, and betters a a team but communication and two v ery encouraging performances in ball retention were still poor. Andrew Canford Won 22-13 matches against tough French club Turnert a fly half brought some stability Sherbome Lost 5—29 opposition, optimism and expectations to the midfield, and the forwards, with were high for the new season. However, Spencer Popham to the fore, battled well Dean Close Won 12—22 the season was to be unsuccessful both against our bigger opponents. Out wide, Blundell‘s Lost 0-3] in terms of outcome and performance. however,e w lacked idea, shape and The Ist XV won just three matches and organisation. Taunton Lost 10—3] there w ere only rare glimpses of any Before the Canford match we lost the Millfield Lost 29—7 cohesive team play and fluency. captain, William Singleton, in training Preparation w as frequently disrupted by <<<<<<<<<<< Christ‘s College, eand h was replaced by Oliver Bridle, as injury and unavailability, and this was Brecon Lost 20-0 we reshuffled the pack and put Jon felt even more with this year‘s small Dawes in the back row. If there were still V Monmouth Lost 7—29 squad. technical deficiencies to our game, the V Clifton Lost 50—] 2 At home against King‘s Bruton, the team‘s attitude and commitment were team raced to a 17-0 lead, with tn'es Squad (appearances in brackets): excellent and we beat Canford 22-13. coming from both wingers, Sean Farran James Lees dominated the line-out, and Backs: D.Langley (9); A.Turner (9); and Tom Evans, and the open-side despite losing Piers Goode with a badly P-Goode (8); B.Rudkin (8); S.Farran (7); flanker, Andrew Lewis, who snapped up cut lip, the team enjoyed taking the O.Chatterjee (7); S.Bairstow (6); J.Baker a loose ball in open play and showed initiative and the game at Canford. We (6); T.Evans (4); J.White (4); C.Peers (4); good pace to score in the comer. Our led lO«5 at half time with well-taken tries 1(5ijan (4); D.Macpherson (2); T.Headly play w as purposeful, if erratic, but by Andrew Don and Oliver Chatterjee, Comic Relief Fancy Dress Party despite our encouraging start we never and although we occasionally lost our Carpenter 4th Form playing the ’Mummy Game’ I:Orwards: T.Whitworth (10); J.Dawes (l O); seemed comfortable on the ball and our shape, our rucking and defence were ball retention was poor. Bruton exploited Third Form visit to Techniquest May 2001. J-Lees (9); $.Popham (8); R.Venning (8); generally much improved. Andrew Turner A.Lewis (8); M.Hamilton (8); W.Singleton our w eak defence in the centre and just scored a fine individual try and following (Capt) (7); O.Bridle (6); C.Pearson (4); before half time scored a crucial try. a good lineout drive, Oliver scored his second try. 51

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Injuries again disrupted training and belief. Questions were again asked of recorded their four changes were made for the home some players‘ attitudes and it was very 2nd XV Rugby second v ictory at match against Sherbome. To make much a low point in the season. In three Dean Close and matters w orse, we lost the influential days‘ time we were to meet Millfield, and Michaelmas 2000 then laced what Matthew Hamilton in the first minute, as following a frank and honest team was,n i my opinion, Sherborne proved too organised, too meeting, challenges were given to the by SAS.W. the best team we strongn o the ball and too quick for us. players. Some players were dropped and The season got off to a pleasing start played. The They quickly built up a 29-0 lead, but those that were selected were left in no against Bthon. We played solidly in Blundell's 2nd XV Sam Bairstow, on his first full debut, doubts a to what was expected of them defence and scored three good tries, forwards w ere big scored a good try and although down to and w hat they could expect against one the best of these coming from Ben and quick, and the 14 men until Chris Boyle came on for the of the best school teams in the South Rudkin.s A this was my first game as backs w ere incisive. iniured Tom Evans, the team defended West. coachf o the 2nd XV, things looked We w ere put under heroically in the final quarter. Ultimately, We conceded a try from a lineout drive promising for the season ahead. a lot of pressure though,e w had no answer to within minutes of the kick—off but we and did not play Sherbome‘s power and pace. The following week saw some then responded with determination, changes to the team through iniuries, well; the score line Our next match was away to Dean character and courage. Andrew Turner ande w travelled to Downside for what says it all. scared another fine individual try and Close. A new fixture and unknown turned out to be an even game, with The Taunton despite playing away at Millfield and up opposition, but the team rallied well plentyf o incident and endeavour. We match came at just the slope we were only 17-7 down at following t he defeat against Sherborne were resolute in defence and were the right time, as we provedo t be just the stronger at the halftime. The second half was all about ande w won 23-12. On a wide pitch our unlucky not to cross their line, and went needed to bounce back after the end. opponents gave us time and space, and defence. Millfield made errors but we downy b two points in a low scoring Blundell’s game. Another set of we played more like a team, with greater tackled magnificently and the expected affair. changes in personnel did not affect the This w as not an easy season to take delugef o tries did not come, as our over the running of the 2nd XV. Iniuries enthusiasm and confidence. It was The Canford match is always a good team’s balance and we scored freely, opponents w ere frequently thwarted and toy m squad and the lst XV squad nonetheless a shapeless game, with testf o a team, and this year they were and w ould have hit fifty points had frustrated. Not the outcome perhaps a meant that I needed to use forty tackles missed and ball lost in contact by sstrong, a they included a number of they learned how to ground the ball coach w ould want but the performance players through the season, and four both sides, but our half backs played players w ith lst XV experience. We correctly. was outstanding and pride had been captains. Not one player was an ever- with increasing authority. Sean Farran‘s ill hado t change our side around again, restored. We had reached half term, and present member of the team and we discipline left us with fourteen players, which w as to become a regular things w ere not going too badly. The never played two games with the same during w hich time Dean Close scared two The team took the passion and self- occurrence, and never looked tries, but we finished strongly and the win runf o matches after half term is tough, XV. That said, I enioyed working with belief into the next game away at Christ‘s comfortable as their pack controlled ande w needed to play well if we were these lads immensely. Their humour was all the more satisfying because we College, Brecon. Although it was heavy committed. Despite being under pressure the game and their backs played with to record some good results. The and enthusiasm meant that training had played some good team rugby. under foot, we battled hard, and despite pace and strength. the players produced some excellent Millfield game, in many ways, was sessions w ere never dull, and they Andrew Tumer had a tremendous impact losing Dan Langley after fifteen minutes commitment in the first-half and showed Given that we had heard that similaro t the Sherborne match. By the always tried to listen, learn and put on the game, scoring 15 points. In the we w ere very much in the game at 10-0 a w illingness to take the game to Clifton. Sherborne had beaten Canford, we timee w realised that we were as good into practice what they were told. forwards, Jon Dawes was not only his down. Poor fitness, disorganisation and a The captain scored a fine try and iust were u nderstandably nervous as we as the opposition , we were two tries usual reliable self but also influential on lackf o confidence played a part in the I w ould like to thank those lads from before half-time Tom Headly, on his entered Dorset the following Saturday. down! The second half fight-back was those around him, and Ross Venning second half but although we did not 6.2 for their efforts this year and I hope debut, r an almost the full length of the As often happens, by the time we good, and was encouraging for the gave another of his whole—hearted score and lost 20-0, we could take heart that they continue to enjoy playing pitcho t keep us very much in contention realised that we were in the game, we other matches to come. displays. fromn a encouraging performance. Chris trugby a University. It is pleasing that at 16-12. However, the bigger Clifton were already two scores down. The Pearson in particular had played well at With a new set of players once more, The last match before half-term was at forwards eventually dominated and after side played with great spirit that day: manyf o the 6.] boys will be back next prop and was to keep his place in the we made the long journey to Brecon in ohome t Blundell‘s. Training had again scoring straight from the second half kick- Peter Wild was excellent in the line-out, year; after the progress they have next match at the expense of the a positive mood, looking forward to a been disrupted and changes had to be off, there was no stopping them. Through and the try from James Clack was made this season, I look forward to hardworking Tim Whitworth. close game. As it turned out, we next season. made, but the team seemed focussed a combination of awesome attacking probably the try of the season for us. spurned chance after chance, and it and serious. Blundell‘s came to us For the penultimate game, at home and w eak defending, Clifton comfortably In the coach’s absence, the team was a frustrating aftemoon in the Results: unbeaten and it was easy to see why. against Monmouth, Oliver Chatteriee won the match 50—12. It was a sad end Welsh rain. That weel(s training went King’s, Bruton won 150 - They w ere quicker to react and dynamic replaced the talented if individual ton a ultimately disappointing season. well,s a the players had a point to in all that they did. Despite being only 0- Andrew Turner at fly-half, and Ben My thanks must go to the players for prove the following week against Downside lost 35 ‘ 7 down at half time, the respite was Rudkin w as preferred at open-side their efforts and especially to the captain. Monmouth. This was a bad tempered short-lived, as Blundell‘s increased the Canford lost 5 ‘ 36 flanker in place of Andrew Lewis. King‘s William Singleton. His attitude was match, but there was a lot of good pressure, disrupted our defence, started lively, and Andrew Don scored a excellent and he led by example. A rugby played. Both teams ran well in Sherborne lost 75 — T exploited gaps, and controlled fine try to make it 7-14 at half time. Not weak King‘s lst XV found it hard to the backs and the two packs fought possession and ultimately the match. We Dean Close won 220 * for the first time there was one score in compete w ith some powerful teams on a keenly for the ball. In the end, we knewe w had been well beaten 0-31. the match at the half-way stage but strong circuit. The importance of fitness, came out the winners by the odd point. Blundell’s lost 6] — 4 The defeat was all the more despite a good start to the second half hard w ork and team cohesion cannot be disappointing because we seemed to For the final game of the year Taunton w on 470 — l we could not score and Monmouth went over-estimated and it is to be hoped that lack motivation. Tackles were missed and against Clifton, morale was high. The Millfield lost oon t score three quality tries without next y ear‘s lst XV will leam from the 98 - l the confidence from our previous win too oreply t win the game deservedly 7-29. early part of the game saw us camped disappointments of this season and set Christ’s, Brecon lost easily evaporated. in their 22 and it seemed only a 0 -l2 The final match away at Clifton was their standards and sights higher. fmatter o time before the tn'es came. Monmouth w on ll2 - l Our first game after half term was goingo t be tough. Once again iniuries We did score early, but then let Clifton homeo t Taunton, who beat us depleted the squad and our opponents back into the game immediately. The Clifton lost 2l2 - 2 convincingly in an otherwise dour game. were v ery much up for it. They contested match turned out to be very even, with Overall: Played 1 t, Won 4, Lost Despite the return of William Singleton, every phase of the game and looked both teams looking to attack, but they we lacked direction, purpose and self- that little bit sharper and more For 135, Against I73 52

nfought o defiantly, not conceding opponent, disciplinary action was his forward colleagues. Andreas Robert Pawson who as our last line of 3d r XV Rug by another try to the inal whistle. vital. It went without punishment. Christopheros proved to be a most defence tackled well and ran elusively Five minutes later, and play was capable replacement prop later in the whene h came into the line. J.by M B. Dean Close provided a welcome stopped for a penalty to King's. season, and Nana Addo was frequently contrast, w here most of the team got The Squad: Captain - Christopher It w as a mixed season for the thirds Regardless of the whistle, David useds a an ’impact substitute’. Edward inn o the try-scoring action, even after Boyle, Mark Bell, Robert Bowditch, nboth i terms of personnel and results. Langford w as dumped on his head. Brightwell’s long levers came in very Segelhorst broke his wrist. Blundell’s Edward Brightwell, Andreas The only constant was the battling All hell broke loose and the match handy in the lineout where he secured was tight as we were leading 6 - 0 a Christopheros, Stuart Edworthy, Max attitude w hich would normally surface was abandoned. At least the thirds plentyf o good possession. Robert Endacott, Robert Pawson, Marcus Pellow, half w ay through a match, often to quarterf o the way into the match, but showed their camaraderie and Bowditch, his rather unwilling partner in James Pike, Charles Sheppard, Richard explosive effect. When we had Taunton and Millfield are best fighting spirit to the end. the second row, used his pace around Sleight, Keith Thome, Alex Tory, Masashi brushed aside Bruton, Downside and forgotten. In the wilds of Wales, The Senior Colt Pack get ready to scrummage the pitch well, as did Stuart Edworthy in Trott, Lemon, Langford and Grayson against the Australian Tourists from Hale. B.L Tsubakimoto, Ross Weaver, Nana Addo, Canford w ith a very strong squad, Monmouth proved a classic the back row. Alex Tory and Charles were the only ever-present members Henry Clear, Edward Randall. iniuries saw a drastic change of faces encounter, w ith Ross Stacey making Sheppard tackled and supported for a physical encounter against his mark at fly-half and James of the team, which enioyed its rugby and played from the heart. extremely w ell, and when in possession Results: Sherbome. After an inept O’Brien (who snapped his collar bone they w ere difficult to stop. performance in the first half, Harry pre—season) retuming at scrum-half. v. King’s Bruton (H) 3o t _ Bruton w on Best led the pack into a spirited Harry Best shone again at No. 8, I9-0 In the backs Ross Weaver at scrum-half v. Downside (A) t 3.0 resurgence, w hich saw the match scoring off the back of a scrum from Downside w on 34-I 2 come alive until Tim Lloyd-Richards within our own half! The team was provedo t be an elusive runner, and his . Canford (A) 1 2—1 0 backs w ere able to benefit from his was air-lifted to hospital with a neck rightly proud of its performance, Canford ~ w on 8-5 speedt a getting the ball away from the . Sher’oome (H) 7—3 iniury. Then, with on five minutes although Monmouth exploited our left, Joe Canti, our ful -back, was Sherbome lost 0-39 breakdown. Chris Boyle at fly-half, . Castle (A) 44—0 lackf o pace on the wings. Edward Brightwe/l wrest/es for the ball in the controlled his back line well, ran with stretchered off with a broken collar lineout against Hale from Australia. B.L bone (I heard it crack from the far With four wins and five defeats, the Dean Close won 51-0 real pace and kicked reliably. . Dean Close (H) 44—0 fside o the field). As our second final game had to be won at all costs. Surprisingly for a player in his position . Taunton (A) 35—3 substitute had been taken by the Clifton had other ideas. Bryan Blundell’s lost 6-] 8 nhang o to a slim victory. Chris loves tackling, and his team-mates seconds and we were down to Longhurst, hitherto closing down the As for the players, Max Endacott were often left to watch in awe as he . Blundell’ (H) 1 O-i 4 fourteen men, Sherbome kindly Taunton lost O-l 5 midfield, w as escorted, concussed, to scrummaged w ell throughout the season, made one tackle after another. Our . Millfield (A) 0—22 offereds u one of their subs to even the San midwa through the first half Millfield lost 0—57 and w as very quick to get to the centre partnership of Richard Sleight and the sides. I considered that even the and the game ecame more and breakdown. James Pike proved to be a Keith Thome were very committed in . Brecon (H) 274) reinforcement of a Sherbome winger more bad-tempered. In the second Monmouth lost 1 O-l 7 defence and with the ball in their hands deceptively strong ‘battler’ in the loose . Monmouth (H) 1 5—0 would not allow us to make up the half, w hen James O’Brien was kicked and took pride in his accurate lineout provedo t be elusive. Tsubakimoto and 39 points by which we trailed, so we in the chest as he side-stepped an Clifton Abandoned throw. Mark Bell was very effective as the Marcus Pellow on the wings were quick . Queen College (H) 44—0 comer stone of the scrum, and his bull- and strong and were able to take

. Castle(Cup Final) (H) EESSFCESEEEEE 1 0-0 like charges gave a great platform for advantage of the breaIG made by the and enjoy the game. Another strength of thisp u with a good victory on the lst players inside them. At full back we had . Hale (Aus) (H) 2 1 2—7 Senior Colts’ XV the Senior Colts was in the depth of team pitch against Dean Close and a talent that we have, and it was often convincing performance in difficult By Robert Pawson & Stuart Edworthy opposition, but the team were James Carlton was superb at full reassuring to know that if we had an conditions against Taunton. Senior Colts" B The Senior Colts proved to be a focusedn o Millfield away, which they back, w ith excellent defensive injuryn i the ’A’ team there was always knew w as the biggest challenge of positioning. The wings of Mark powerful and talented side who were someone v ery willing to step into the side The low point of the season was a oable t produce a very high standard of Rugby the season. A nervous start led to the Worden, and Henry Clear (until the day before an important match. defeat against Blundell’s, in which poor team being 12 - 0 down after ten promotion to the A side) ran in try rugby, and had the impressive playing goal kicking and even worse finishing by 5.8.6. frecord o played I4, won l2, and lost 2. minutes, but Millfield became after try, and they were usually put Our first match against Bruton proved saws u slump to a narrow defeat. overconfident and King’s started to awayy b the clean handling of Chris Over the course of the season we vs Bruton Won 12-5 toe b a comfortable victory, although we Althoughe w were fired up for our match play. A storming try by Henry Clear Boyle and determined running of amassed 308 points and conceded only could have scored a few more tries with against Millfield we could not match vs Downside Won 60-0 gave a sniff of victory and from then Douglas Scott. The half-back t59. I was clear from the initial training greater concentration. After a large their pace and strength, and a better on all the pressure came from King's. combination of Sargison, Edward vs Canford Won 15-0 sessions that the Senior Colts really victory the previous year against team deservedly beat us. After these two A further try followed, and eventually Randall and Glen Freeth—Selway (in enioyed their rugby and were fully eDownside w were far too complacent hiccupse w played some committed and vs Sherbome Won 7-5 pressure led to a penalty under the various combinations) always got the committed to improving their game. And ande w really had to work hard in the often attractive rugby to gain victories backs going forward. The front five of vs Blundell’s posts just before full time, and the fmuch o this season’s success has been second half to earn an unconvincing win. against Brecon, Monmouth and Queen's Won 51-0 crowd w ent wild as the ball soared Nana Addo, Andreas Christopheros, odue t the willingness of the players to After a hard week of training and a few College. The final of the Taunton Floodlit vs Taunton Won 39-0 over. The game had taken its toll, Arty Lintell, Richard Fawcett, Julian practise hard, Ieam from their mistakes changes of personnel this seemed to do Cup w as played on an extremely muddy however. Douglas Scott’s leg injury Nicholson and John Farrington in » ~ , * . ,jtl ‘ the trick, as we won the following pitch and the match was understandably vs Millfield Won 15-12 4i. ledo t his being out for the rest of the rotation gave great strength in both Saturday against a strong Canford side. very s crappy. However, we fought hard Vs Monmouth Won 33 - 0 season and others, including the the scrum and line- out and the back We played particularly well in the second and w on by two tries to nil. Arguably the captain Tom Sargison, picked up threef o Patrick Green, Ben Wong and half after they had taken a 10-0 lead most enioyable game of the season was vs Clifton Lost 5 - 22 knocks, w hich affected performance in Colin Macalpine were very quick early o n. We played particularly well indeed our last, against the touring 2000 w as a vintage season for this the last two games. Iniuries in the A around the pitch and tenacious with against Sherbome, and special mention Australian side from Hale. As they took team. Performance was improved side led to the cancellation of their their tackling. shouldo g to our forwards who controlled the field most of us couldn’t believe the throughout and the team came so last fixture against Clifton, and it was the match for long periods of time and sizef o some of their players. However, c ose to an unbeaten season. In the a bitterly disappointed team which gave the backs quality ball, which kept although they did have a considerable first six matches only two tries were left the field after facing a much The sadness of the last match must Sherbome deep in their own half much weight and height advantage we had conceded, w hile I 84 points were improved and strengthened Clifton not detract from one of the best ever of the time. This was sweet revenge after greater technical ability, and despite a scored against some useful team. Senior Colt B teams. Masashi Tsubakimoto our narrow defeat last year. We followed late Hale onslaught, King’s managed to 54 55

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season (mention of them later). Six Defensively he is very brave for his Junior Colt ’A’ Results Uffculme Lost 10-17 Taunton Lost 7-] 6 Junior Colts’ matches w ere won by over forty size, but he lacks speed off the mark points. Whilst one happily accepts to w orry the opposition. VWlliam Bell 3Played 1 Won 8 Lost 5 Sherbome Won 48—29 Millfield Lost 0-45 Rugy b such margins on our circuit of good was first choice scrum half. When Won 42-0 Castle Won 44-0 v. Christ’s, Brecon Won 61-7 by R.A.C. and J.A.L rugby schools, such as Sherbome, attentivee h proved to be an able v. King’s,Bruton Bruton, Brecon and Blundell's, it player w ith a fair pass, and was a v. Downside Won 43-8 Dean Close Won 1 5-14 v. Monmouth Won 27-17 Whilst this squad had enjoyed shouldn’t happen unless one has an sound link between the two units. The much success the previous year, there outstandingV X and this team was front row of Tom Yeabsley, Tom v. Canford Lost 0-39 Blundell’s Won 43-15 v. Clifton Lost 8-l 5 were some well-known weaknesses not!f O course such games provide Bowring and Henry Parsons all that needed attention if this group of the opportunity to show off the game improved technically and were players w ere to be prepared for plan, but they do not necessarily particularly lively in the loose. To his taken a hit in the leg. Not having scoreboard as we approached the senior rugby in two years’ time. That develop the skills under pressure. Two credit, Bowring timed a pass better Junior Colts B played rugby before, but being very fixture against Monmouth away. With period may seem a long time ahead, of the five defeats were by similar than most of the backs! To make an fast,e h was an asset to the side and players known for their size and butf i one considers that in reality it is scores. Mind you, both Canford and impression at the senior level all Rugby waso t prove so for the rest of the weight, Monmouth was to be a big a mere six months of school rugby Millfield had exceptional teams. three, however, must adopt a tougher season.e W walked away with a win match. A long coach joumey to Wales and only two dozen games, then any Nevertheless, a sterner defensive mental attitude. At lock, Matthew by William Howell of2 4 - 0. The next fixture saw Tom was not in our favour, but an remedial w ork necessary becomes an display in both games would have Rushton and Tom Nancarrow were Another season about to begin - the Nancarrow make his appearance from impressive perfon'nance was to follow urgent priority. The squad had reduced the margins. 50 to the four first choices, but the former lost half usual story of, on the one hand plenty the A’s, playing lock and running the although a disappointing but very obvious strengths at prop, back row, key games: two were won and two the season owing to a leg injury. He of choice, but on the other, a feeling of lengthf o the pitch to score an close loss of T4 - T9 was the result. centre and full back, yet a lack of size lost. The former saw real commitment was missed for his physique and for rejection from the A squad. Mr. impressive try. He gave us another With changes in both the backs and and speed were to prove more and flair against bean Close and, his intelligent play. Nancarrow took Poland w as about to lead us into a two, and there were some from the forwards, the team admirably difficulto t disguise than positional particularly, v ersus Monmouth (the too long to decide that he wanted to new era of junior colt rugby, with the pack. His departure from the pitch at approached Clifton at home - the last weaknesses. The early training best performance of the term). Huge learn but, thereafter, contributed well established foundations from the half time did not stop us from securing fixturef o the season. Injuries had suggested there was real enthusiasm satisfaction w as felt within the camp in the line—out, and his long run for a Worrall War Machine. We had tall, a convincing win of 42 - 0, although taken their toll, and the side was not for the game, but a low level of because both were testing games - try v ersus Blundell’s was one of the short, stocky, slight, fast, slow, injuries w ere sustained by various as strong as before but a spirited attentiveness and concentration and the XV showed a real appetite to paclds highlights of the season. Josh experienced and novices. members - Angus McClement and performance and a determined one - prevailed, w hich was to take a long win. However, the two defeats came Kilbride also played at lock, having William Howell. especially in the line—outs, with Oliver timeo t change. either side of Monmouth and were, been moved up from No.8. He is not No more than a week from our first training Tuesday King’s Bruton awaited Five tries were scored by both Giles Yeates proving his importance The difficulties facing my colleague therefore, obviously very ideally built for this role but he makes Graham and Dan Hall in the match throughout the season - ended with a disappointing. Taunton applied itself amendsy b his whole-hearted as a home fixture. A lot of decisions at] U 4 level are those of integrating hado t be made - especially in the that followed against Blundell's away, lossf o 15 - 46. new pupils, finding the best playing with more conviction and hunger in commitment to the loose play. Alex pack. The decisions proved correct, in and the backs excelled themselves, We look back on a season with positions and of imposing a basic the first match after half-tenn, whilst Rose captained the side at blind-side a 34-0 victory as a result of good with John Chapman and James Excell some memorable performances, huge structure to the team. At Junior Colt Clifton’s advantage in size and pace and led by example. He has pace, 0 teamwork and elusive speed from the grouping the line well. Another wins, disappointing defeats but level individual skills become a proved too difficult to breach in what good tackle and an improving convincing w in against Taunton (37 - wasn a unpleasant match. The record understanding of the game. He did a wings, namely Giles Graham and improvements in all areas of our play, priority, adapting them to the two Daniel Hall. This gave us a good O) quickly followed. respective u nits and putting a shape shows that games were either too fine job! George Brooks was moved which can only improve as we journey easy or very close, nothing in from prop to No.8, where it was starting point for teamwork and spirit, The Millfield fixture was to be the towardsr M Gray and the Senior Colts. to the team performance. Passing ase w headed towards the second and rucking were identified as major between! Reversing those defeats will hoped his size and dynamic speed biggest match of the season - their be the challenge that the team must would help our attacking options. He fixture. This was Downside away, with reputation w ent before them and we weaknesses and every training their reputation of being unpredictable session had time devoted to facep u to next season if it is to adapted w ell and relished the knewe w had a fight on our hands, it mature in time for senior rugby. greater freedom in that role. At open- - w ere they a good side or not this having been a close game the improvement, for if we were to adopt year? They proved to be the latter - a running game based on support side Charlie McKegney was a source previous y ear. Excellent tackling from At full-back, Oliver Collins was a of energy and pressure, which he with a score of 82 - 0 this could be Jack Main and Bryn Smy'th helped us and continuity then all the team had gifted player with a sound tackle and described as a good practice session to learn to be comfortable with ball in brought to bear on the opponents’ get points on the board. Millfield elus'we running skills, but he is prone backs v ery successfully. He has a for u s, with almost every member of dominated the first half, scoring 10 hand, and practise hard in various to selfishness, which cost several tries. the team scoring points. drills. This basic plan was to remain good knowledge of the game, often points but we came back in the Joseph Corrick brought a physical thinking more quickly than others but The next fixture was to be the best second, w ith tries from Dan Hall, the focus of the season, but success presence to the wing position, was depends u pon good passing, good sometimes lacking the upper body performance given by the team during William Howell and superb kicking always difficult to stop and improved strength to take advantage. He was the season - with outstanding tackling from James Excell. Unfortunately, we timing and good decision-making, his defence. Torn Haigh played on skills that were not very evident in the also a competent place-kicker. and support play against Canford at lost William Howell with a broken the other wing, was committed in home. The pack took into account thumb, but with an impressive key positions of the side. That it both the tackle and the run and improved later in the term and In spite of atrocious weather in the Whate w had been taught in giving the performance from the whole team an enjoyed playing at this level for the last month with the resultant muddy backs clean ball. Despite Canford unlucky loss by the small margin of 24 happened in several matches was first time.. At centre were the leading really encouraging, but it was hard pitches the team continued to play getting ahead very early, the final -8 1 was to be remembered. try scorers, Timothy Clock and George positively, and showed that it had scoref o 22 -5 was a worthy result, work from the coaching point of view! Webber. Both are very strong Meanwhile, John Chapman also learnt much about the game. It will given the outstanding performance of physically and carry the ball well, broke his thumb. This was a cruel blow Lookingt a the results of the term be a better side again next season, the team as a whole. there are some rather obvious providing a reliable target for the when the main challenge will be to to the team, with John being such an conclusions to draw, but, whilst eager support players. At fly half, record the same wins but reverse at Sherbome w ere to be our visitors at elusive player and a comical character rejoicing in the progress made by James McKinnel is a fine footballer least two of this year’s defeats. King's the following week, when in the team. everyone there were four games that but took time to appreciate the Stanislav Panteliouchine came on as a With 359 points for and 34 against, held the key to the appraisal of the tactical plan asked of him. Results oven'eaf Substitute for Alex Nardell, who had we w ere leading the school on the 56 Aluredian Sport - Boys Aluredian Sport -Boys

team suffered an unnecessary defeat the game. He loved running with the were lost because the team was not v Sherbome 7-28 ball, and scored five good tries in the in the right frame of mind. However, VUl4 X Rugby at Taunton School , a hammering by v Heathfield 34-7 season. Stephen Leung was the other the season ended on a high note, the by A.P.M. a strong Millfield side, and a further defeat bya fired-up Wellington side. wing, and although fast and strong team did improve and I feel many of v Dean Close 17-24 The 2000 season started with showed little desire to train. Joshua the players did eventually mature. Soul searching was required, attitudes v Castle 41—0 enthusiasm and plenty of basic skills hado t be hardened, and the will to Whitworth, by contrast, loved the Only Sherbome and Millfield were showingp u at the preseason training win had to be instilled! The backs game and trained hard and gave his significantly stronger and the other v Blundells 34—0 sessions, but in the first week of term all w hen he played. He finally won his defeats could be turned round next were reshuffled, with Headly and v Taunton 10-1 7 there w as a shortage of "natural" Burden swapping positions,( a switch nplace o the wing. Jonathan Forbes year. also played both at prop and in the backs and big forwards. A team was I w anted to make much earlier in the Results: v Millfield 6-46 assembled for the first fixture at season!) and M" Headly was also 0U 74 Rugby v Brecon. centre, and showed a good feel for Bruton. It was a hard-fought game the game. v Bruton 1 7-7 v Wellington 3-10 made captain. Christ’s Brecon arrived Halliday has the makings of a good whiche w won 17-7. Andrew Burden, with a successful side, but King’s In retrospect this is certainly v Downside 7—! 0 v Brecon 34-0 1 at fly-half, was the choice back, and forward.e H has a rough edge to his wantedo t prove a point. The new game, and loved to run with the ball, the most inconsistent under 14 team l William Halliday and James Downie v C anford 10-! 0 v Monmouth 12-10 midfield combination worked well. bute h needs to improve his passing. have coached - their approach was showed some steel in the pack. The They closed down the Brecon attacks often immature, and some matches v Queens 34-0 v Clifton I 5-10 home game against a useful James Downie moved from no 8 to and created space for Burden at full open side and proved a most Downside team started well, but a back, and the wings. Aden Jones at effective loose forward. He covered a couplef o the defence let their no 8 scrum half was “hungry” and the Simon Taylor, Christopher de score twice, and despite a frantic lotf o ground, led the pack by King’s taking better control in the pack played as a unit. As a result a example and scored six tries in the Underl4B second half. Oliver Attinger made Figueiredo, Joshua Whitworth, Carl effort, King’s couldn’t recover from this very pleasing 34-10 victory was season. Harry Webster was the quiet some outstanding runs, barging his Brindley, Richard Pearson, Ben Revill, and Downside registered their first recorded. manf o the pack. He adapted well to Rugby way through the opposition's defence, Charles Richardson-Mills, Edward wint a this level for years. A the role of blind-side, tackling well and Charles Richardson-Mills scored a Green, Timothy W.H. Smith, Kelvin weakened side travelled to Canford, by J.W.G. Nexte w ventured across the Severn and providing good support in the cracking try from a number 8 pickup. Kwong, Steven Leung. and ona sunny but very windy day, to play Monmouth, with Alexander floose. O the others who played, On the whole this season produced were pleased to come away with a The next three matches saw King’s Played 10, Won 5, Lost 5, Nail appearing on the blind-side. A George Cheetham and Justin Brown some v ery enioyable rugby and the draw. Queen's came across for a mid- despatch Dean Close, Blundell’s and cracking game ensued, with King’s show potential. team gelled together well under the Points Scored 192, week fixture, and despite the pouring Taunton, scoring a total of l T 1 points squeezing a 12-10 victory, a rare captaincy of Daniel Jones. Once again rain, King’s ran in six tries, with It took quite a while to find the best without reply. There were notable Points Against T43. occurrence for the coach. However, the side lacked size, and this proved Pickard and Sleight looking a useful n“mi)(’ i the backs. Aden Jones was perfon'nances from Christopher Phillips the best move of the game created a the only telling factor in the games we Bruton Won centre combination. Sherbome were a lovely scoring chance for Charles the first choice scrum half. Strong on with his elusive darting runs, Timothy lost. The players enioyed their rugby Downside Won strong outfit, and although King’s the ball, and with a useful boot, he W.H. Smith with his clever play at fly Chadwick .only for Charles to copy and committed themselves admirably repulsed Sherbome’s better attacks, needso t be more assertive in his half, and Matthew Crockett with his Canford Lost Forrest Gump and keep on runnin’ a to both training and matches. too many tackles were missed and a long w ay over the dead ball line! The game.e H will be pushed by Chris strong breaks through the defence. The first game of the season saw an Sherbome Lost convincing defeat was registered. An final match at home to Clifton was Phillips next season! Will Headly It w ould have been nice to have then oinjury t Burden didn’t help. A mid- another good game, with Pickard finally moved from full-back to fly- emphatic w in over king’s Bruton away, gonen o to complete the final three Dean Close Won and this was followed up with a close- week game against Heathfield and Sleight catching the eye in the half, w here his quick feet, quick matches in a similar fashion, but Blundell's Won helpedo t boost morale, with the centre. Whereas the visitors lost their hands and personality were a definite fought contest against Downside at Millfield and Monmouth Taunton Won minute T im Smith and Will Headly discipline, King’s stuck to playing asset, and his lack of tonnage was home, w hich really did test their mettle. understandably proved far too strong. showing that size isn’t everything! The rugby and emerged 15-12 victors. not a drawback. The centre pairing of Our defence was very good at times That’s not to say that we didn't try, Millfield Lost eand w scored some excellent tries as long trip for a new fixture against Eliot Pickard and Tim Sleight showed because even in the heavy defeat at forwards and backs worked well Monmouth Lost Dean Close was an occasion best The pack was reasonable. James excellent and contrasting running Millfield, the team kept going. We together, w ith notable performances forgotten. King’s were not focused, Parkert a loose head improved skills. Whereas Pickard was elusive were v ery unlucky not to beat Clifton in Clifton Lost and everything that could go wrong, hugely, both in his scrummaging and and u npredictable, Sleight was from Justin Brown, Stephen Leung, the final match of the season, but they odid g wrong. A 24-17 defeat in the loose, but he must speed up. exceptionally fast and balanced. Tim’s Joshua Whitworth and Christopher de were a strong side and sealed the Figueiredo. flattered King's on the day! lan Jeanes was an excellent hooker totalf o eleven tries was something of matchn i the dying minutes. and great competitor, and was a record at this level. However, Next came the long haul down to Tails w ere up for the game against They have proved a very enthusiastic missed w hen injured. Lloyd Nail was although Will, Tim and Eliot are lovely Canford. Again size proved our worst Castle. Charles Chadwick was now on fbunch o players and have committed happy both hooking and at tight- ball players they are also relatively senemy, a Canford consisted of a large the w ing and showed good running head. Although a bit too hot- small. I hope this will not curtail their themselves w ell in training and on the skillso t score the first two tries in a fpack o forwards and two very big tempered, he worked hard in the future progress. Andrew Burden fieldn i a very challenging circuit. l 41-0 v ictory. Morale remained high centres. However, there was some have thoroughly enioyed coaching loose and loved contact! Harry Kerr started the season at fly half. He is an gallant defence work put in, with for the game against Blundell’s. them all and wish them all the very took some time to get fit and make a excellent ball player, but was not very excellent performances from Simon James Downie scored two good tries, contribution in the loose. He has agile and so was much better suited bestn i the Junior Colts next season. and Tim Sleight again showed great Taylor, Daniel Jones and Carl Bn'ndley, potential, but he will need to be much to full back where his pace and Regular Squad: runningo t score one try and create 05 only a single unconverted try more aggressive in his play next year. powern o the ball could be exploited. Separated the two sides at half time. several others in a 34-0 victory. Alexander Nail in the second row was He also did the place kicking, Simon Barley, Thomas Best, Matthew Canford eventually managed to seal Crockett, Christopher Phillips, Half term arrived, and l was an odd mixture! He didn't train well, converting fifteen tries and scoring the match late in the second half. generally pleased with the progress and had genuine difficulty in running. score penalties. Charlie Chadwick Christopher Richmond, Oliver Attinger, the team was making. Then came the In matches, however, his work rate moved from flanker to wing. He has a Sherbome come next, and despite Justin Brown, nnadir! i a period of eight days the and tackle rate were huge. William lotf o raw ability, but lacks a feel for “"8 deceptive score line the game Proved a hard- fought contest, with Daniel Jones (Capt), Charles Randall, Aluredian Sporl - Boys Alureclian Sporl - Boys

Rugby Sevens’ this y ear in spite of two volunteers who sbeat u 23-19 and it was generally felt joined the squad not yet having that both matches should have been is’ri X Hockey played rugby that term! Three won! Finally, success was gained in the by RAC. and P.A.W resounding defeats followed, but in last game, when a gallant KCS. Preparation for the three frontf o the home crowd the team Wimbledon side was defeated 26- l I. A hard season by James Hudson tournaments w as again very poor and worked hard to limit the damage. At the record of this year’s squad reflects The Rosslyn Park National Tournament The King’s College lst Xi season against Queen’s 2-0. After these local Not a v intage year, short of training started off with its usual vigorous pre- derbiese w went head to head with the the disappointment of those who try to our y ear of tough draws continued as and short of real talent, the squad did, season held in sunny Taunton. The best .Millfield. There has always been bring credit to the School. The first we had to face the holders and however, enjoy itself and those who fbest o the best gathered on the astro a huge rivalry between the two schools key v Clifton. tournament w as, as usual, at favourites, Wellington College, K. Thome, T. Headly, MK Hamilton, M Banks. made the choice to represent the to try and express some unseen talent but their array of ‘bought’ Blundell’s. Four games, four losses! The Berkshire in the opening match of the School should be thanked for their B.L and, more importantly, to show to the internationals secured a very firm squad tried its best but, woefully short competition. The inevitable loss earnest efforts. of fitness and cohesion, it could do ensued, but a fine effort was made to nmen i charge (DJC and HRJT) that we victory for them and resulted in our very little to stop opponents who place the opponents under pressure, were good enough for the ist XI. The losing 9-2. Squad: (Tournament appearances in tpractise a least twice a week. There tbut i could not be sustained, and team w as picked and, as with every After this disappointment, we had a were w ithdrawals and injuries before Wellington w ere clear winners(and, brackets): B.Rudkin (3); O.Chatterjee season, the first fixture was against long break in which to gather our the next competition, which was the indeed, w ent on predictably to win the (3) E.Gillmore (3); A.Lewis (3); P.Goode Cheltenham. For the past few years thoughts, train hard and come back now the word ’ defeat’ has come hand prestigious West of England Sevens’. tournament). The next game was (2); O.Bridle (2); T.Buckley (2); T.Evans from half term a changed group of in hand with Cheltenham, and even lGng’s stages one of the pools, hosting versus Windsor Grammar School, and (i; ) R.Venning (2); W.Singleton (i); men w anting to win. Unfortunately, this this y ear Millfield, Colston’s and King it seemed that at last a victory was ethough w lost 3-2, we took this game ~,,,. \ ,,, ,, S.Popham (l); A.Tumer (l ); wasn’to t be, and no more victories ath (Truro School was likely. However, although we were as a v ictory, as in the years l've been came from the following five matches. list X Hockey v Clifton. Edward’s, B D.Langley (l ); J.Clack( ). J. Haigh, J. Hudson, A Turner prevented from travelling owing to the leading 12-0, the opposition scored playing lst XI hockey, I have never However, even though we were losing, outbreak of ’foot and mouth’). A very two converted tries and stole the oseen s much gut and determination fantastic performances we re being tough group at any time, but tougher match. Trent College in the next game on the hockey pitch as I did that day. seen from Andrew Turner, Phil Arnold, To mention a few, Keith Theme and s Keith Thome, Alex Plummer, Simon Phil Arnold, who put in good Haarer, Tom Headly, to mention but a performances through the whole few. Plummer’s determination was to season, played very well, but Alex see him awarded his Major Colours for Plummer had a storrner and secured serviceso t hockey - this was richly

the back line for us. deserved and i hope he can continue We bounced back from this defeat to u se that talent next season. and w ith some hard training for the The season was drawing to an end istl X Zockey V Clifton. next w eek, we saw off Clifton at home. T.Hea . and u nfortunately for us the results got This w in was magical for the morale, closer but not close enough. and even though it was 2-], we felt as schools w hat King’s College is really Disappointment continued against ethough w had thrashed them, when about. I w ish the forthcoming side the Taunton School (2-1 loss) and Bruton we w ere in the changing rooms bestf o luck, and I owe my thanks to (1-0 loss). We finished the season afterwards. The next three games saw playing some breath-taking hockey those from this year that made my life the w inning streak disappear, only to and I hope that when the side for next very easy and at the same time made re-appear in the following game. We years i picked then they will learn from the team enjoyable to be a member olost t Wellington 6-3, and then won this y ear’s mistakes and show the other of, and captain.

Postscript: The season, despite its losses, was encouraging for the future, as many will return next season. Hopefully they have learnt and will be inspired in 2002! Also, I w ould like to thank James Hudson for his assistance off the field and his excellence on the field throughout the term. Finally, thanks to Peter Dossett and David Cole for sharing the umpiring responsibilities throughout the term. H.RJ.T.

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reliable in goal, although he was capable defences of much of the i3rd X Hockey assisted to a large extent by the skills of opposition. Nick Halsey/s incisive play sharp and were putting together Looking back, the season was a on the right wing was notable, as was by Andrew Morris the defence. Sam Grayson, Oliver Bridle I2nd X Hockey some good combinations of passes. good one. Those regular warriors l and Andrew Morris proved a formidable the lack of pace of some other members by T.K.W.H. We did the same, and the damp have not actually mentioned played a defensive barrier which the opposition of the team. Overall the 3rd XI season evening suddenly became irrelevant. Once again the 3rd XI had a was characterised by the enjoyment they vital part in the playing of good memorable season and enjoyed their found easy to overcome on many ’Promises, Promises. .. .’ Oh, howl The forwards scored all four, and the derived from the game. hockey w ith great effect and I hope a hockey throughout. Ably captained by occasions. The attacking runs of Alex wish t hey would all come true! ’rotating triangle’ tactic looked learnt. great deal of enjoyment, which, as is Andrew Morris, the team’s dedication Drummond, as centre forward, proved Tough, then, to have a cancellation Ase w embarked on pre—season oft forgotten, is the main objective of shone through during a season of mixed thatr M Albery/s practice regimes had training w ith some twenty players, and then straight to the Millfield sport. fortune. James Neenan was largely paid off as he sliced through the heady thoughts of a truly great match:e w had no chance to hone The team (appearances): W.K. and polish the machine! We did, season, taking on the best in Stafford (7), J.D.R. Venning (9), Weaver in midfield, the two Chris however, continue where we had left unaccountably succumbed to an Somerset and triumphing, and T. Lindsay (8), DJ.R. Langley (7), Senior Colts A Boyles, Glen Freeth-Selway, James off, and a nail-biting, hard- earned Edworthy barrage which left the final composing a rapturous end of season RS. Stacey (8), 03. Lewis (9), Crowe and Charles Sheppard (when draw really was a credit to the whole scoret a 8-1. The non-toumament address for our celebrations flashed JP. Kowal (8), J.A. White (5), Hockey side, w ho ran themselves ragged and Millfield match was a close 2-3, and not injured) in defence, and Stuart throughy m mind. I suppose I should B. Rudkin (8), TA. Lakeman (9). we had chances to win it. Then the Edworthy, Masashi Tsubakimoto and now change my opening words to defended magnificently. Ross ’the by PJ.S. Also played: RA Excell, A.C.Y. Wong, friendly against the West of England Alex Tory in attack. James Pike had 'Hopes and Dreams’! There is no Voice’ Venning deserves special mention, not only for a superb CJ. Peers, 0.5. Chatterjee, This w as an excellent all-round effort Under-I 4 side saw a comfortable 4-2 an excellent season in goal, and his need, for despite the cursory glance victory. Against Sherbome the team, reflex saves in the Sherbome match performance here, but also for AG.B. Drummond, N.D. Halsey and by a team that had previously at a rather indifferent final tally, this however, completely lost the plot - in were a rare example of skill in an playing in every match with great Senior Colt guests, DJ. Scott and struggled to score many goals. Once was, w ithout doubt, a successful fact both sides did - and a 0-1 otherwise forgettable game. Finally, it conviction and enthusiasm. It was TJ.D. Sargison. they got used to scoring, the season in many ways: a team floodgates just opened, and Stuart defeat w ould have been a fair result is w orth mentioning the contribution building exercise, despite frequently worth w aiting for him at training, even Results : ife h did get his just desserts by being Edworthy w ith nine thunderous goals, for either side. Unfortunately it was of Keith Theme in the last three surrendering key players to a needy v Cheltenham(H) Lost 1-5 matchesf o the season after he was too late for the last bus of the season and Masashi Tsubakimoto with seven the Sherbome side that proved to be IstI, X some excellent results against v Clifton(A) Drew 0-0 more delicately worked goals were the less incompetent on the day. releasedy b the Ist XI - he created strength, some superb, stylish hockey -o t the celebrations! v Wellington School(A) Won 4-2 particularly impressive in taking their numerous chances and showed the played, but sadly failure, on Half term and things were looking Thereafter it was business as usual, others w hat can be achieved by v Queen’s College(A) Cancelled chances. However, as in previous occasions, w hen we should have good, and they continued well, with a seasons, the County Tournament was with convincing victories against Wells running off the ball and generally (’F/u) triumphed as the season tailed off. stunning hat trick by Tim Lindsay in always going to be the focal point of Cathedral School 2nd X! (2-1), thinking about the game in a tactical A side with only one team practice the first ten minutes of the Sherbome v Millfield(H) Drew 0-0 the season, and the Final at, and Taunton School (4-0) and an way. Several of the side will no doubt facing the toughest fixture as an match. They did recover a little, with v Sherborne(H) Won 4-2 against, Millfield proved to be a extraordinary match in the wind and gon o to join him in next season’s Ist opener against a strong Cheltenham stout defending, as always, at the v Exeter School(A) Lost 2-3 match too far against highly talented hail against King’s Bruton (5—1). So XI and I hope they can build on this backy b Dan Langley, Oliver Lewis the season ended with a flourish and success. team w as always a tall order, but v Canford(H) Drew 3-3 opposition, although Oliver Collins, promise showed through as we drew (who also played in every game), and Charlie Mckegney (in goal) and Tom the disappointment of the v T aunton School(A) Lost 0-3 the second half I - l. I do wish, Ross Stacey. Ross’s cool example and Yeabsley played very well indeed on Tournament result had largely been Record : Played 10; Won 6; Lost 4 though, that all senior hockey players solid hitting were inspirational v King’s College, Bruton Lost 1-2 loan from the Junior Colts. It may be forgotten. Tom Sargison had led by would heed pre season advice about throughout the season whilst Dan, little consolation for them to know this, example throughout the season, and who sadly missed the last couple of butt i is worth pointing out that this he w as fortunate to have had a lot of Goals : For - 28; Against - 18 training and fitness levels. No sport is Played, 9 Won 2, Drawn 3, Lost 4. enjoyable - nor in a team sport are games, is the greatest of assets to any was the same Millfield side that lost hardworking players around him - we contributing a great deal— if we steam a an attacking full back! The Goals For 16, Against 2! . narrowly in the National Final 0 especially Douglas Scott and Ross are not fit enough at the start of the game against Exeter was full of month or so later! One day maybe season. The first few matches are frustratingly missed opportunities, and the administrators will allow two about survival, and not a steep, ealthough w came back at the end a teams through to the West Finals from satisfying learning curve as they bad-tempered match ended in a Somerset but I suppose the should be. Read, mark, learn and pretty convincing defeat. All credit likelihood of an administrator reading inwardly digest, players of the future. then that we bounced back with an this report is pretty remote. The Final excellent draw against Canford, with itself w as pretty one-sided, but to their Clifton away marked a slack game captain Warren Stafford scoring two credit the team never gave up and ffull o mistakes poor marking and of the goals. Warren led the side in a responded to the defeat by winning missed opportunity. If you don’t get quiet and efficient manner by threef o their next four matches. in the ’D’ you cannot even get to example and with determination, and shoott a goal. Best forgotten! we w ere fortunate indeed to have The ordinary school matches were Wellington on a dull, mid week such a steadying influence for so close—fought affairs eariy in the season, and only a last-gasp missed evening after the Ist X| had under- elong. H was rewarded by promotion, perfonned, produced a poor lack- omuch t the team’s disgust! The last penalty stroke prevented an historic draw against Cheltenham. It was in lustre first half. Then a dazzling two losses against Taunton and this match that Alex Tory memorany second half started with one of the Bruton w ere wholly predictable, sadly, fgoals o the season by James White as a depleted side struggled to settle switched from right back to right wing after a solo run down the wing. at the end of what most of us will and scored a blinder. He never Coming from behind is always remember as a long and dreary Played in defence again. The Underé I Hockey Team Wellington 3rd XI scored in under a Finalists in Somerset Under 16 Championship. satisfying, especially against a side winter. who really were playing well, were minute and looked strong, but then 62 Alurediun Sport - Boys Alureclian Sport - Boys

and eventually lost another goal late Senior CoI’rs’ B XI managed to pull two goals back, but for the team and quick warm drive fer Junior Colts’ in the game. An ill-disciplined match- saving goal- line dives from Mr Hopwood up to the very barren, defensive display in the first half Hockey Mark Bell meant that we were still in cold, w et shale pitch. This was the first IHockey X against Sherbome looked as though it the game. A late flourish of skills from time that the team had performed a mighte b costly, but a much-improved By PAD. by Henry Clear Martin Clements meant that we sealed warm-p u voluntarily, and when second half, a tremendous individual the game at 4-2,and Mr Hopwood, not tracksuits w ere ordered off there was This w as a tremendously enjoyable goal from Oliver Collins and two from The season looked to be quite having much to say, returned to his much disapproval by both sides. A season and one in which a good deal George Webber, produced a promising u ntil we arrived at the grinning. Away to Sherbome, and a very intense first few minutes saw a of success was enioyed by the side. comfortable w in in the end. The match hockey pitch. Mr Hopwood, obviously player sent off for an appalling tough game meant that it was a very The technical side of their game against Exeter was a scrappy affair, in unimpressed by our unorthodox style tiring end-to-end game with many challenge on the left wing Edward improved significantly, and if they were whiche w missed a number of short of play, decided to let us continue chancest a both ends. The final result Randall, and this created a little space occasionally a little na‘r've tactically, comer chances, and Oliver Collins playing our exciting and ’nevr/ style but was a v ery well-deserved 3-2 win, and on the left wing, but we did not take Junior Colts Hockey v Clifton. they can probably be excused that at again scored an excellent goal before G. Graham, G, Dowse-Brenon. PAD. with a few noted improvements. The Mr Hopwood’s rotation system seemed our chances and this saw us 2-0 down George Webber scored an important team travelled a gruelling bus ioumey this age. toe b having an effect on the right side at half time. The second half was winner. Wells Cathedral School were and w ill become a better player, I to Cheltenham to be greeted by a of the field, as this is where most of the started rather promptly and Andreas The season began with a visit to demolished in what proved to be a think,n i a year or two. Duncan has groupf o rather large chaps in pink play took place and many chances Christopheros made some outstanding Cheltenham. This is always a tough one-sided game after the first few excellent baII skills, but is hampered by and blue tracksuits. About five minutes were created from good passing and osaves t keep us in the game. oopener t the season but we started minutes, before the visit to Canford. a lack of pace at the moment. Again, before the match we decided to come plink u play on both sides. Substitute James Lam was obviously very w ell, enioying a good deal of Their new pitch didn’t prove to be the that w ill improve as he matures and fout o the sideline hut and take off the becomes stronger, I am sure. In front of Next came Canford, and knowing affectedy b the weather and a missed possession w ithout putting the easiest surface to play on and we several layers of clothing that had to Cheltenham goal under much them James ExceII was superb. His that they had recently participated in tackle saw a through ball played to a seemed to start the game in a rather be w orn in order to maintain a normal pressure. Two disappointing goals readingf o the game was very the national finals it was going to be strikern i the D, the keeper unlucky not negative frame of mind so, despite a body temperature. We played very to get a touch on it. Some very harsh were conceded before Tom Haigh got numberf o excellent saves from Charlie impressive and his passing became wello t start with and had many near no easy match, and when they scored one back iust before half time. In a much more assured. George Dowse- an early goal, although there were challenges became more common as McKegney,e w went two goals down. nshots o goal, but it was to no avail, very competitive second half Charlie Brenan occasionally filled in for him at chances at both ends it looked as the game progressed and we were The second half was better, and one and the final result was a fatal 7-0 McKegney made a superb save to sweeper and sometimes played in though this could be the final result. unable to break the deadlock in the goal each was probably about right, loss next time eh? opposite goal. The final result was 3-0 skeep u in the game, before Giles but the game was really lost in those midfield. In both positions he did The forwards worked well with the Graham scored a deserved equaliser a some excellent things but is still, The next match was against midfield, and many chances were and the team was cold, wet and first few minutes. The win against few minutes before the end. Four perhaps, inclined to hold on the ball Wellington and Mr Hopwood, clearly created only to drift wide. It was not bleeding, so it was back to the Taunton w as deserved but took a goals w ere scored against Clifton in too long. Nevertheless, he is another not impressed by our last result, until late in the first half that Rob changing rooms a.s.cr.p and into the good deal of hard work and didn’t the first half, and four more should with a bright future, I think. Tom Haigh decided to get tough and make us do dining room for some supper. A good really feature much of our best hockey. Pawson got on to the end of a strong probably have been scored in the a w arm up. This was followed by a season and many congratulations to Nevertheless, to win when not playing and Giles Graham were meant to be 16-yard hit out and managed to second, but Clifton certainly played great performance, but at half time we the Iatecomers of the team and well at the top of your form is a sign of a the driving force in the middle of the sweep it past the keeper. The second bettern i the second period, but the field and both have the ability to beat were 2—0 down, but with many shots doneo t those who played in all of the good side. The season finished with a half looked to be more promising and final score of 4-0 probably reflected players and make incisive passes. Tom finding the keeper. A stern talk from Mr how King’s failed to score no one will matches. The team managed to good w in against King's Bruton, improve and were able to learn from our sloppy passing in the second half. despite their goalkeeper having a was more consistent than Giles and Hopwood and Mr Cole set us on the ever know. Canford were soon Not for the last time in the season, dominated the middle of the field so straight and narrow, and we were soon pressurizing heavily and were awarded their mistakes. Many thanks to Mr superb game in keeping the score Hopwood and commiserations to him Oliver Collins showed touches of real downo t reasonable proportions. often that, in a strange way, one backn i the game with a couple of a free hit outside the D. The end result classn i this game. Tom Yeabsley began not to notice how influential he superb goals from Martin Clements. on losing his unbeaten record of four was a goal, which was heavily emergeds a man of the match against wasn i this side. He has real ability on Latern i the half another two from Rob terms. Chin Up, Sir. This w as an excellent side to coach. disputed, and the Canford players did Wellington, producing one of a the ball, pace over short distances, and Pawson meant we left with a 4-2 not even realise that they had scored. fnumber o very impressive Following the tour to South Africa, their is beginning to pass the ball with victory and Mr Hopwood wearing a unbeaten cricket term and this very Latern o in the half the same performances during the term. Another greater v ision and accuracy. Giles is rather large grin. Clifton was a wash circumstances arose, but this time the comfortable w in was recorded in this promising hockey season I shall miss an enigma. He lost some confidence out and they cancelled— obviously news goal w as disallowed, as it was from game, despite the front players being their dedication and good humour. in the middle of term and felt that he travels fastll outside the D. The game finished 2-1 less than generous in their use of the They are talented, but they add so wasn't able to express himself fully on Next w as Queen’s College where a to Canford. Next Match was against balln i the final third of the pitch at much more to that with their the pitch but, in the last few games, sportsmanship and positive approach. much-improved technical performance Taunton School, on a very waterlogged times. was excellent and showed in these Charlie McKegney was courageous in and some inspiring link up play shale pitch which had apparently been games iust how good he can be. goal and improved his positioning re—surfaced. Well, it didn’t help, and the Our passing was a little better but Technically I still think his body position between the sweeper and midfield still not as accurate as needed, as we considerably. Some of his kicking was meant that a solid 3-0 win was goals soon came flooding in, the final is too high but that is something he bed? Queen’s with something to spare a little wayward at times, but overall acquired w ith little effort, Mr Hopwood result being 8-1 to King’s. Avery can w ork on in the future. before the first half of term finished he had a splendid season. In the still grinning. During the break a few rhappy M Hopwood congratulated us with a v isit to Millfield. We went one defence, Tom Yeabsley was a rock. He Josh Kilbride was the utility player in much needed reserves were imported all ona very good performance in such poor conditions and told us all to look Up after fifteen minutes of very tackled extremely well, read the game this team and played very willingly in a into the side and worked hard and controlled hockey before the shock of intelligently and stayed calm under fnumber o positions. He needs to tirelessly against our next opponents forward to King's Bruton. Well, we tarrived a Bruton in high hopes, nbeing i front led to a few minutes of npressure. O the flanks Tim Clack has improve his passing but, like most of ’The Millfield’. With Millfield suffering brain-fade as poor marking and pace and strength and is improving his this side, looked comfortable on the early fatigue and injury Rob Pawson although slightly tired from a rather boring coach ioumey, but we were defending allowed Millfield to take distribution of the ball all the time. ball and contributed a great deal to slotted three quick goals before half Control and score four goals in a very Bryn Smyth and Duncan EIIis both the squad. Up front, Alex Rose has time. Millfield, obviously not put off by osoon t be aware of what we were to ShOrt time. Despite competing pretty contributed a good deal on the right tremendous pace and energy, and is the silky skills of our three attackers, be playing against, not Bruton, but Mother Nature. It was a long cold walk Welln i the second half we didn't really hand side of the defence. Bryn had a improving his composure on the ball, manufacture many clear cut chances few rushes of blood, but he has ability and George Webber developed into a 64 65 Alurediun Sport - Boys Alurediun Sport - Boys

approach. As they mature and watch them perform at their best and very effective forward as the term l have seen at King’s for many a day. Won r Chris Phillips and Chris de Figueiredo Queen's O Iwish them luck on their tour to progressed. He now looks like Thanks are also due to Simon Millfield Lost dominated mid-field. toughen u p, I hope they learn to fight Barcelona in preparation for next someone w ho knows how to score Whittaker, w ho is beginning to make Sherbome Won as a u nit, especially when the chips are goals and that is a great asset. The the transition from a games player There w as a small hiccup in this season. Exeter School Won Winning trend against Wellington, who down. That being said, it was a joy to outstanding forward, though, was whos i learning into a proper hockey Wells. C S. Won had a w ell-drilled athletic side. Oliver Collins, who has that God-given player, and who played a very useful Canford Lost Fortunes w ere quickly revived, however, abilityo t go past people without your roles a ’sub’at times. Taunton Won in a three-all thriller at Canford. The knowing quite how he's done it, and Results: season w as rounded off nicely with King’s Bruton Won with his pace he can be devastating. oowo—t—A v Cheltenham Drew 2—2 three goal victories against Taunton Unfortunately he still hasn't worked out School, avenging the cup defeat and wheno t give a pass but if he sorts that v Clifton Won 4—0 Played 1 l, Won 8, Drew 1, Lost 2. King’s School Bruton. out,e h could become the best forward Wellington Won 4—] For 40, Against 13. This squad has undoubted potential and plenty of players with talent. There sharp end of our attacks, as we put 4 he had latched on to his man he were many occasions when they Junior Colts B goals past their keeper while only never let go. The midfield players ripped the opposition apart with their conceding 1 goal ourselves. After this were crucial to our success, as they stylish play. However, they were also Hockey game there was a lull between fed the forwards quickly and guiltyt a times of being complacent Under 140 Hockey v Cheltenham. by J.W.H. fixtures and in this we lost some of accurately as we drove forward. and even a little ’babyish’ in their our momentum and competitive Matthew Rushton and William Engert We had good fun this season. This edge. This was sad because then we dominated the centre, much to the showed a good deal of skill and There w as keen competition for group proved to be very positive and faced a strong Canford side, and in frustration of opponents, while Dawari 4Under 1 B gamesmanship. Unfortunately this did places, w ith Richardson -Mills and A. keeno t develop their hockey skills. spitef o a very spirited display we lost Kent, Joe Corrick and Toby Powell not always spill over into our match Nail sharing the goal keeping. Hockey Generally our defence was good, but They w ere led by Jonathan Ogilvie, 3-1. With our confidence a little showed power as they defended the play.e W won four and lost four, a fair we could never score enough goals. who quickly moulded them into an shaken,e w now took on Taunton wings. William Bell produced some record, but not really reflecting the effective u nit. He showed great School and just failed to secure a quite spectacular saves and we were MLby M When the team worked as a team we talentn i the side. Most of the losses management skills throughout the draw and were beaten 2-1. The final more than grateful for his skills on a often looked like scoring, and with a term and coped with the demands match against King's Bruton saw us numberf o occasions. This looked like a season full of were close and could have gone either little more practice next year this could very w ell. There were many great returno t our full power and we promise. During practices many players way. be a strong team. finisheds a we had begun the season moments, and the 4-0 victory against Last but not least I thank Giles Cheltenham set the scene for a with a clear victory. successful season. We continued this Patterson for coming on in a number King's College Hockey Results — Season 200i I have a lot to thank the forwards of positions in our times of need, M'nning pattern in matches against for-Matthew Bunn, Alex Nardell and showing considerable determination Wellington, Queen’s and then we Date Fixture 1 st 2nd 3rd SCa U14 David Dawson, who between them and adaptability. U14 U14 wento t Millfield. The team was scored1 2 goals The defence held a b naturally prepared for quite a firm for most of the time and showed Sat 13/] Cheltenham 23 1—5 2—2 4—2 challenge but quickly took hold of the i thank them all — a superb team. themselves to be very determined Wed 17/] R. Huish 3—2 game and emerged victorious, 2-0 in under pressure. Daniel Hall was Sat 20/] Clifton College 0-0 4—0 credit. Wed 24/] excellent w hen a strong clearance Results: Wellington 3-6 4—2 4-1 2—0 The half term break was refreshing was required, while William Howell ,Played 8 Won 6, Drew 0, Lost 2 Sat 27/] Queens 2—0 » 6-0 4—3 Wed 31/] Millfield 1—1 nand o our return Sherbome felt the oproved t be a real terrier and once For 21, Against 12 — 2—0 1—5 Sat 24/2 Sherbome 3-5 5—] 4-] Sat 3/3 Exeter School 0—6 2-3 3—2 — 10-1 forwards had pelted the opposition's particular, saw the team through to Wed 7/3 Wells Cathedral S 2—3 8-0 U 14A Hockey goal most of the match, only to be victory. The King’s supporters and I Sat 10/3 Canford — 3—3 3—6 13- 3-3 thwartedy b their excellent keeper. expected much more from the team in Wed 14/3 Taunton School 0-] 0-3 2-0 12— 0—0 by DJ.C. their next match against Millfield. The Sat 17/3 King’s Bruton O»l 5-0 3—1 6—0 In the RAF Cup, straightforward only consolation came from a clever It w as quite a challenge for the new victories over Downside and Failands U14 coach to switch from dealing with and cheeky piece of skill from Will were reversed by a defeat by Millfield Team U

Headlyo t make the score line more E senior lst team players to dealing with ande w came second in the group. RAF County Cup Results:— lst/SCA/U 14A respectable. lstI X exuberant adolescents! However, I Despite putting Taunton School’s goal I2nd X lstI X Semi—finalists. Group: West Somerset W 7-0. haveo t admit that it was a rewarding under siege in the semi-final, a It w as time for some serious talk. I3rd X season. breakaway goal sealed our fate. Wellington W3—O. Millfield L4-O After a few ’toughening up’ training SCA Semi-final: Taunton L 0-3. It began with a solid performance, Against Queen's, the team had an sessions the team took on a new lease SCB winningt a home to Cheltenham appalling first half and looked as if of life overcoming Sherbome with a JCA SCA Runners—up Final: Millfield L 1—7 College. The team showed plenty of they had never played together before. superb team performance. This was JCB guts and determination and Elliott Some stern words at half-time seemed followedp u with trouncings over both aUl 4 UA 1 4 Semi-finalists Group: Downside W 3—0, Ulb 4 Pickard scored a memorable winner. At too d the trick and a much improved Wells and Exeter. Again the team Failands W 2-0. Millfield L 4-0 Clifton, Oliver Attinger managed to performance, and a splendid second played brilliantly and the County Ulc 4

TOTAL Semi—final: Taunton L 0—1

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FirstI X Football However, it’s all too easy to get by M_|.B. Second Xl caughtp u with talk of goals when you have scored an amazing 17 in Veterans of the Italian campaign and Football two matches. Adam Hill, who had veterans of the Barbados ’bring-an- only let in one goal so far had a instrument’ beach-party converged for by Luke Fothergill (Captain) what w as scheduled to be the busiest great match and continued to do so throughout the season - with some fixture list on record before the floods In the first week after the Christmas washed out fixtures against Downside, eholidays w found ourselves with a great close- range stops. Clifton and the Old Boys. The grounds strong line-up against Kelly College. Next came Blundell’s, and as the heldp u for nine inter-school matches Although our 8-1 victory over them half-time w histle blew heads were which w ere played mostly in harsh the previous year was still in the air lows a we crowded into the goal net conditions.e W were forced to retreat and our confidence was high, it took 0-] down. The arguing which broke to the higher ground of the smaller 3rd fifteen minutes to see the first goal in. out d id not bode well, but this time it That had been the first time we tested XI pitch to play Exeter, and sudden seemed to do the trick, as we went 2ndI X v Huish’s. H. Clear, A Wang, B. Longhurst, downpours came as regularly as the the goalkeeper, but afterwards shots back out and our star strikers (David R. Luxon, B. Nealon B.L seven goals. Although the pitch was were fired in hard and fast, and by Kongialis and Hakeem Shagaya) reasonably firm at King’s Bruton, heavy the end of the match half the team who had overwhelmed us the managed to slot one each. However, previous season. In the first five cloud cover made it a Siberian had scored, and with some notable that w as only half the story. The aftemoon, exceeded only by the biting minutese w realised they were not as lstl X Football Delmar Studio running from David Kongialis and defence w as also rocked back for ' wind a few weeks later at Sherbome, goods a last year, and as our Hakeem Shagaya it amounted to a mostf o the match, and with the loss who w ere highly organised and formers). missed,t a least until the Old Boys’ vintage home performance. Final confidence grew we began to play fixture next year when we hope to see of Jorn Segelhorst due to injury, we bruising. Bruton’s boys now play in a As y ear by year our standard score 12-0! some lovely football. We have never Andy, responsible captain for two heldp u extremely well, especially Sunday League, so their attitude and improves, so does the opposition, and beaten Huish at second eleven, or years, lead out the old guard, hear Still, u nderstandably, on a high Pom Osibo at centre back and Pariya accurate passing was a reflection of matches this season were often played even drawn with them, and we felt their developing familiarity with men's at breakneck pace, with gutsy running Rob Young’s shout of, “Downie, get from that match (and with confidence Manomaiphibul at fight back. Bryan we w ere on for an unbeaten season football. Both these matches were in midfield (especially Toby Mott and back!” and listen to Webley/s laughter sgrowing a our team photo Longhurst spread the ball around with the score at 1-1 and a minute resound around the fields once again. hard, tiring battles and both finished Sam Bairstow), intricate footwork from appeared in the Somerset County welln i midfield and fed Hugh St left.0 5 some players were with a niggardly goal apiece, proving the likes of Justin Talbot, Tom Evans Results: eGazette) w were disappointed when Aubyn, w ho made some amazing understandably a little “upset” with the determination of the defences. and Chris Downie, and a greater our next match away against Clifton runsp u the wing along with Alex the w ild penalty award to Huish, Kelly College W 5-2 was cancelled due to frost. Attinger w ho tried, and invariably The heaviest defeats were against aerial domination as Colin Macalpine which they duly converted. Bmton D l-l succeeded, in dribbling past whoever Millfield, w hose half-time changes connected w ith every high ball not We then faced Millfield at home Exeter W 5-2 However, luck has a habit of paid u nparalleled dividends, as the picked out by Jon Dawes or Tom Beer and struggled in the first half as a wet wasn i the way. Millfield 0-6 evening itself out. In our last game, first half had only seen one goal in the middle of the park. With eight pitch began to cut up. The second The next four matches were the of them in their final year, the first team Blundell’s W 2-1 against Bristol Grammar School, against the run of play - they ripped half showed a different team, as we hardest, for each required a lot of David Kongialis’s badgering of the deserve to be proud of their team spirit Taunton W 7—2 throughs u in the second half, tucked five past our opponents, hard w ork. We just managed to opposition goalie proved effective as especially after we were reduced to ten and impressive set of results, winning Sherbome D 1-] including a cracking goal from Ben overcome King’s Bruton (2-1) at he threw the ball into his own net, men, w ith Tom Evans dismissed and more than they lost and celebrating Richard Huish L 0—3 Nealon. Joe Friday and Rory Luxon home and we fought really hard to more than they won. They will all be mucho t our surprise, to give us a 3—2 Justin Talbot injured. The customary Bristol Grammar L 2-4 worked hard to win ball, and when earn a draw (2-2) in our only away defeato t Huish’s was a fair result, as victory. James O’Brien fought very Alex Woosnam-Mills came on he matchf o the season at Sherbome. hard in this match and was definitely was the loss to Bristol Grammar who worked harder than ever before. Next came Richard Huish College, surprised u s (after the previous an influential player in this success. season’s stroll) with very impressive To summarise, it was an excellent football. season w ith iust one loss and with 27 Highlights of the season included a goals scored in seven matches. hat trick for Andy Lewis in the opening Moreover, it may be several years matchf o the season, and the seven before a King’s team beats our 12-0 goals scored during the first visit from a record! Taunton School side (which had been bravely organised in defiance of the Results: authorities by one of their sixth v. Kelly College H v. Millfield H v. Blundell’s H v. King's Bruton H v. Sherbome A v. Richard Huish H v. Bristol Grammar H

V I2nd X vBle/l’s. legs/host, P. Osibo, J. Friday Wong, Downie, Talbot, Mott, Bairstow, Beer. BL 68 i Mufidian Sporl - Boys 3rdl X Football Badminton by D avid Langford By Warren Stafford It w as another memorable and Team: Rayfield Leung, Philip Amold, unbeaten season for the thirds. The team Warren Stafford, Ross Stacey, Ben varied in age from 4th Form to V] 2, and every member of the team had his Wong. parto t play. The character of the team Having been promoted to divisioni, was huge, and this showed in our main we w ere obviously going to find this landmarks of the season, which included year a challenge, with some very a six-goal annihilation of Sherbome, strong opposition due to be played. with Harry Best using his full ability, and also our four-goal comeback against The team put on their lanoraks' and Downside, w ith Adam Rowlingson set off to Millfield for the first fixture. scoring the equaliser. Although these The team, which was captained by were all impressive they cannot beat our Rayfield Leung and managed by Mr 5-3 v ictory over Millfield, with Bryan Mason, w ere extremely well prepared Longhurst scoring a hat trick, and a fine and thirsty to score some points, but it tone a that! f“ an. s ..», a«a ohad t be on hold for forty minutes as Other maior contributions came from 3rd Xlv Sherbome, Po, D. Langford, E. Bnghtwell B. Walker, J. Car/ton. that’s how early we arrived. But it did Tom Trott, who was our rock at the back, nplayers o the pitch but it didn’t actually she had never seen a referee who had show the complete dedication and Ben Walker with his pinpoint passing, work out like that in the end. in one moved less than five metres all game, commitment of the team! The games and Mark Wild with his great physical match I recall shouting to the referee/Off and then reached the conclusion that he gotn o their way with Messer Rayfield presence. side, ref!’ Mr Burton then turned to me must have very good eyesight. leading from the top and as usual and replied, ‘l’m not giving any off-sides Our other weapon for the season was The season was extremely impressive producing some top quality until the team starts playing football.’ This Yeovil Town, who visited every Tuesday. and l’m 100% sure that all of the players performances. The perfect precision of I found to be a very professional decision This gave us the edge we needed to tear who continue with football next year will his drop shots and the incredible and continued with the game. After the holes through the opposition's defence. make even bigger leaps and bounds. It fpower o the smash made him almost lst Badminton Team Delmar Studio ymatch m mother approached me and Another w eapon we used (which has been great-no, a privilege to work win all his games. A game that could asked, Who’s the ref?’ I replied, lMr producing some wins, with some well performances from Ross Stacey and backfired) w as having Mr Burton as with such great talents. have gone either way was against referee. It sounded good having twelve Burton.’ She then commented on how fought games against SCAT, Queen's Philip Amold, even though Millfield A .Millfield A He went down 15-14, but it and Millfield A and B. There were produced a gamesmanship move of was most definitely a superb some lessons learnt and we ended this putting their previous number i at against West Buckland, everyone number one position next year. Warren performance. The rest of the team seed. 3 After battling hard throughout Squash Report playedp u a slot and pleasingly came Stafford proved to be a great played some valuable performances in roundn i second place. One has to byJAS. away w ith convincing victories. Also a competitor, relying on speed and mention the creditable and w ith the spirit remaining high, second five fixture gave the opportunity otenacity t win his points. The most team bonding that was King’s finished in a creditable 3rd Boys for some of the iunior players to show improved player was Ross Stacey, produced, especially in the place, iust missing out on the medals. their strength and produce a good win. whose increased confidence and speed double games. Well done, team! t1 s V v Bryanston Nextp u came Exeter School, who can around the court enabled him to use his ist V v ' West Buckland With the unavailability of Congratulations must go to Rayfield 2nd V v West Buckland be relied upon to field a strong team, natural ability with greater effect. The ando s it proved. Only Warren Stafford lower positions were filled b a number Warren Stafford, Ben Leung w ho won the Somerset under lst V v Exeter at number three was able to overcome ist V v Blundell’s of players, including Tom La eman, Wong came in as 16 championships. his opponent, leaving the team with ist V v Millfield lA’ Elliot Pickard and Tom Sargison. replacement for the second another 4-1 defeat. Despite this loss we Thanks must go to Mr Mason for his ist V v Sherbome round that was played at approached the away fixture at The boys’ House Match Final was help throughout the season. U15 v Sherbome Queen’s College. There Blundell’s w ith confidence, and the closer than expected, with King Alfred narrowly defeating Neates by 3 strings I w ould also like to thank Philip team played well to record a convincing ~‘~ w ere some fine Girls victoryy b 4 strings to l. The strength of to. 2 performances produced, Arnold and Ross Stacey for their IstI V v Sherbome Lost the Millfield first team would have been A pleasing aspect of the season has Rayfield this time winning oservices t King’s badminton for the istV v Blundell’s Won 4-] too much, so we arranged a more been the re-emergence of giris playing Catherine andf Rayfield Leung winners of the all his singles with ease, past four years. At the start of the season the senior closely matched fixture, which produced the sport. A swell of enthusiasm from a Taunton Junior Badminton Competion and there were some fine boys’ team was looking a little some good squash, and the ist team groupf o sixth formers encouraged inexperienced lower dOWn, and we recorded its third win of the season. The otherso t have a go, and the standard were not expecting to break any final match saw us play host to improved so much over the season that records this year. It was a quiet first term Sherbome, and we were hopeful of we w ere able to put a team in for a with many of the players involved in finishing the season on a high note. couplef o fixtures after Christmas. A major games, and the fixtures only got Unfortunately our top two players were pleasing w in against Blundell’s should going after Christmas. There was not a injured, leaving us fatefully injured and give everyone the encouragement to loto t cheer about when we met unableo t come out on top. continue to play next year. Anna Bates Bryanston in the National Competition. at number one deserves special A 4-1 defeat was disappointing, with Simon Haarer and Oliver Chatteriee mention for her determination and fseveral o the matches being closely closely contested for the top slot in the ability. Other girls in the team included fought but going against us. It was left team throughout the season, with Elizabeth Gregory, Isabelle Schmitter, to Simon Haarer at number two to Simon's technical accuracy matched Alice Moore, Katherine Edmondston— salvage our honour. With Oliver against Oliver’s flair and touch. It will Low and Joanna Lyall. The House Chatteriee away for the next fixture be interesting to see who takes the Competition w as won by Meynell.

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After the County champs Amy, Sally, winners for the girls was Carpenter for Cross Country Charlie and Richard were all chosen to both the senior and 3rd form races. For trun a the South west Schools, due to the boys the overall winners were by Sally Dutton both iniury and illness only Charlie Neate’s and King Alfred for the 3rd form, The Team: Sally Dutton (capt), Amy Bell, actually made it to the finish. However Amy, w as chosen to run at the English Again, due to foot and mouth by Warren Stafford Jordan Evans, Fiona Harker, Peter Elliot, restrictions, the Quantock Relays were Richard Pearson, Charles Randall, Schools and Sally and Charlie were both Played i2, Won 9, Lost 3 the stumps. Finally the sun came out schosen a reserves. relocated to the King’s playing fields, Edward Green, Lloyd Nail, Tom Moorby, wheree w managed to come 8th overall The y ear 2001 saw the loss of some and the fixture against the MCC took Tim Smith, Megan Thomas and Kate oDue t Foot and Mouth, the English othanks t the 3rd form competitors. very talented cricketers from the place. Having convincingly won in eWright, w were frequently ioined by: Schools had to be cancelled along with previous y ears the King’s team came The Minehead Prom races were not previous y ear, but with the side still Caroline Rayennan, Sarah Torker, a number of Orienteering events. retaining several players with ist up against a very strong opposition. Andrew Edmonston-Low, Max Neubauer affectedy b foot and mouth and having TheCC M posted a score of 21 8 in 55 Although Orienteering was possible team experience, the high standards and Miss Fagan. completed the five races Sally came 2nd before half term, where Sally and Max reached in previous years could surely overs and some good bowling he Light Green course of a for the senior women and Mr Round was performances w ere shown. Tom Before the Michaelmas Term had won t be obtained. Led this year by James Quantock Forest League, beating Salle 4th for the vet. Men. Webley bowled a long 18 over spell, begun Sally and Amy competed in the Hudson and with the support of many ASomerset A Championships, coming 4th ymother b only two minutes!!! Lloyd, Tom, Unfortunately some of the more managing to bowl particularly senior players, this King’s side had the James Hudson B.L and 3rd respectively, and in doing so Tim and Richard all achieved the Yellow interesting and challenging races such as economically, James White and colour standard and as for Pete and Edd, potential to produce a very successful qualifying for the Inter-counties in the Exmouth to Budleigh cliff top run and season. Christopher Boyle picked up two display, w ith wickets for Excell (1-22), Nottingham. owell n comment!!! Clatworthy had to be cancelled, again wickets each and there was able Webley (i -i 3) Hudson (3-i 6) and Two w eeks before half term we all dueo t foot and mouth. However as the Returning from a challenging South support from most bowlers. In reply Baker (1-17). The total was then The first schools race was, Area travelledp u to London for the Parliament majority of the School events were Africa tour during the Easter holiday, things didn’t go as smoothly: Lewis fell passed w ith ease, Webley (28) and Schools, held at King’s where, Amy, Sally, Hill, Southern England AA Champs, concentrated before half term we still the King’s team were very well early, and from then on only Webley Hudson leading us home with a Megan, Kate, Richard, Charlie and Pete leaving some on crutches and others managed to have a successful season. prepared for the start of the season. (25), Hudson (30) and Tom Beer (22) all qualified to run in the County classy quick- fire 57 not out. permanently scarred for life!! As always selection was going to be reached double figures, which caused Championships at Millfield. With Amy Special thanks to Mr Llewellyn who tough, and with the early summer the team to be bowled out for 102, Mth only one win under our belt, 2nd and Sally 5th the Taunton area won, Having been postponed due to always managed to get us out of school, Sherbome w ere going to be tough rain the first match was a wash out completing a disappointing whilst both Charlie and Kate also ran adverse w eather conditions the and Jordan who was assigned the [ob ol opposition, but with the team against the XL side. The first school performance. very w ell, especially as it was only their Steeplechases eventually took place on chief supporter due to injury! Good fixturef o the season against Canford performance carrying on from the second run of the term! the day before half term. The overall Luck next season everybodyl! The next game was against Bruton, started but failed to finish: there were previous game, it proved to be an who decided to bat first, but could some promising signs, with Tom outstanding v ictory. With the retum of Webley picking up the first four never get to grips against the King’s Warren Stafford from illness, he and bowlerss a they finished on 109 from wickets and fourth former Charlie Webley set about the task on a green McKegney performing well behind their allocated 50 overs. There was a wicket. Stafford went early and this good all-round bowling and fielding brought Hudson to the crease. These

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Lewis making his way back to the get 2-1 8 and 3-27) each, and team. This coming Saturday was supported w ell by Baker (2-28). In against Millfield and most definitely reply things went incredibly slowly the game of the season. The team and batsmen struggled against the were prepared for the game from the spinners. Webley produced the beginning, w ith positive attitudes. backbone of the innings with 68, but King’s elected to bat and it proved to with many partners coming and be tough: at lunch we found ourselves going, King’s came to the last over 110 for 1, which left us in a requiring0 1 to win. Baker hit a six off commanding position. Stroke player the third ball, followed by a single Hudson (62) and patient Webley (52) which showed a valiant effort at both played brilliantly against the chasing runs. But with nerves kicking best attack we faced so far this Tom Webley bowling. ome W ey The next fixture saw us come across in,e w were bowled out on the last season, but to finish on 174 after 50 pressure. But with Millfield only ball, one run short of our target, with overs w as a slight under- another South African school called requiring 4 an over from tea, the Baker stranded on 16. achievement from our earlier position. King Edwards. This team comprised James Hudson game w as going to be tight, but a James Huson irecring is troops. There w as a good late contribution breath-taking over from Excell, who some exceptional cricketers, and quite The final game on parents’ day two added 140 for the second wicket. possibly some names for the future. from Beer (23no). With everyone fired gained 3 w ickets in 4 balls, finished against the OA XI saw the return of parents and supporters for their They both showed their professional up and the noise level being the game, bowling Millfield out for They p osted a massive 31 I in their cricketers from previous years. With encouragement. class w ith a magnificent array of completely d eafening, it was going to 128. It was a performance for King’s 50 overs, with many of their theA O team batting first, with some shots, Webley (68) and Hudson (91) be tough for the Millfield players to toe b proud of, and a win against a internationals showing their class. But high quality players, Excell took the There have been many memories posting a score of 203 in 50 overs, getn o top of our attack. Excell and despite having been chasing leather first w icket of Payn with a good take shared and a lot of close connections which rightly proved to be enough on highly rated Millfield team was Beer bowled tightly from the start, thoroughly deserved. for most of the afternoon there was from Stafford. From then on the OA’s built, and most of all some excellent a tough track to baton. In reply beating the but on several occasions, still some creditable commitment with could never really get on top of the cricket played. I would like to thank Sherbome never looked like getting Having returned from a short break, but w ith no wickets taken their spirit the ball, with the Excell brothers King’s team, who bowled tightly and the team for a brilliant season. Thanks the runs: openers Excell (2-14) and the local derby against Taunton was still high. But then came a pickingp u all the wickets, Robert 4- consistently throughout. The OA’s also must go to captains James Beer (0-6) bowled tremendoust provedo t be a tougher encounter changef o bowling to Baker, who 48 and James 2-52. In reply King’s managed to reach 148 in their 45 Hudson (now with the MCC Young tightly and were extremely unlucky managed to gain the dangerous than expected. King’s posted a score could never get to grips with their noto t pick up more wickets between of 219, with Hudson leading the way overs, w ith Webley (3-27) Hudson (2- Cricketers) for being an inspirational wicketf o Stokes before tea. With an bowlers, and were bowled out for 29) and Excell and Baker one wicket captain and a quality player who has them.t A this stage Sherbome had 20 for his last school fixture with 89, and inspirational team talk we headed I 18. There were a few players apiece. In reply Turner and Webley performed really outstandineg this runs for the loss of two wickets after there w as good support from back out to the field confident, but holdingp u resistance, with Turner 21, putn o 74 for the first wicket, and with year. Also to Tom Webley (now with 13 overs. It didn’t stop there, as Sheppard (25) and Beer, performing disciplined enough to earn the quick Stafford6 1 and Sheppard 24. many batsmen struggling to keep Somerset CCC) who also captained Hudson and Webley, our spin attack, wicketse w required. Baker led the a great show in his zonal hitting to ripped out the batsmen with 3 wickets finishn o SOno. In reply Taunton didn’t The next fixture against Clifton saw their feet in the crease with dangerous the team excellently for half the way, bowling his most energetic and Jonathan Payn picking up four season. I w ish you the best of luck in apiece and it was left for Boyle to get geto t grips with our strike bowlers, as a King’s team in the field not at its finest bowling spell of the season, stumpings, it was left to Stafford the final wicket in the 30th over, manf o the match Beer (5-1 1) and best, w ith many catches and fielding pursuing y our future cricketing with 4-35 off his 10 overs, a spell, (28no) and Sheppard (17no) for bowling Sherbome out for 70. It was Excell (3— 30) produced the goods, to errors enabling Clifton to post a score careers. Also I would like to thank all which proved to be the turning point of 212 in their 55 overs. There was King’so t knock the total off with 5 the leavers who have performed by a creditable performance and in the game. The performance leave Taunton falling short of the boosted the team’s confidence for the King’s total. some strong bowling from Excell overso t spare, with the loss of seven example throughout. Best wishes to throughout w as remarkable, with wickets. This fixture was incredibly remaining games. senior w ith 2-23. In reply King’s set the leavers Tom Beer, Robert Excell, some excellent support from Hudson The game against Keamsey about the task in slightly unfamiliar enjoyable and it proved to be a huge Andrew Turner, James White and Morale w as very high, and very few (0-19), Webley (2-10) and Boyle (1- College South Africa was a chance to surroundings, having not been used success, w ith some quality cricket Toby Mott. It has been a pleasure changes w ere needed, except 1),8 supported by some swift wicket gain revenge for a previous defeat on to chasing a score of over 200 before played. This brought our enioyable playing w ith you all and I hope your keeping and fielding, applied high Stafford taking the gloves and with tour. This time things didn't end so against another school side. Having and u nbeaten school season to a future cn'cket is as successful as it has close. This showed the depth in lost Turner in the first over, this saw close. tbeen a King's. battingf o the King’s side, but with Stafford ioin Webley at the crease. fmany o the players having the This pair added 144 for the second Special mentions must go to Mr tendency to give up their wicket with wicket u ntil Stafford fell for 65. With Trump for all his help and advice the early hard work being done. throughout the season as a coach the calm Webley and able support r-' : It must be added that this King’s posted a score of 195 with and a mentor. It has been a brilliant from the other batsman, we reached magnificent season pays tribute to the contributions from Beer (40), season, and I am sure everyone has the total with an over to spare, the hard w ork the boys put in during the Sheppard (35), Stafford (30), Turner enioyed it. Thank you to Dennis for skipper Webley leading by example winter months, the tour and the (25) and Baker (23no). In reply with9 6 to ensure the victory. producing excellent wickets and for Keamsey never looked like getting in his coaching skills throughout— there’s training sessions throughout the term. trouble, knocking off the total with five The game against the Royal never a dull moment round you, oAt n point when the ’going got Marines saw King’s field a very young tough’ did they lack the self-belief oovers t spare for the loss of only two Dennis. Thanks for always being so wickets. There were valuable efforts side, but the team performed entertaining. Thanks to Alan Burt for that all good sides need to ensure from Tom Trott (I -1 5), deputy James brilliantly to bowl the marines out for his excellent umpiring throughout the success. Excell (0-29) and Webley (0-20) both 168, w ith deputy Duncan Ellis, one of season, and the other masters who bowling their allocated 10 overs. the six fourth formers to feature this contributed their umpiring skills also. H.RJ.T/D.B. 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to a rapid 33 from Oliver Lewis and a and Popham, returning after a two— slipped to a poor start at 30—5 when my handsome w in by 56 runs. 2ndI X Cricket steady 1 7‘ from AmoId. The [ob was year self imposed exile from the game, Senior Colts’ Cricket prayers w ere answered and play was finished off from O’Brien, who hit a leds u home. The sun came out at Sherbome and on by Toby Mott abandoned. quickfire 24. by RAC. a hard wicket King’s did not bat with Having not lost a match for two and Ando s to the final game of the The following Saturday at Bruton the much confidence or fluency. Mark Worden Millfield w ere always going to be a was the exception but he ran out of a half years the Second XI faced a season against BIundeII’s, and we Regrettably, Senior Colt Cricket struggles home side batted first and found runs different proposition; indeed they partnerss a we failed to post a significant tough record to follow; but despite saved our worst fielding display until to exist as other schools bow to the reasonably easy to pick up in some parts proved too strong, helped by two first score. Sherbome had little trouble in losing a number of key players from last,s a the visitors amassed an pressure of letting pupils not play sport in of the field. Had the bowlers bowled a team players who were playing for defeating u s by seven wickets. the previous year the depth of the side impressive 155, not helped by the loss the G.C.S.E. term, or promote the better better length perhaps more than six of the them, one of whom took our bowling was impressive and the success of the of James White during the game. oplayers t a third eleven, thus denying opposition might have been bowled. Both That match was the last game before attack apart with a savage 63. The Martin Clements and Mark Bell were season represented that fact. Credit must go to Trott, who took 4 keen sixth formers the chance to represent half term and we faced the prospect of home team finished on 186, despite 3 their school. King’s falls into neither of exceptions as they both picked up three wickets and bowled superbly. Coming not playing again until the last week of Against a w eak Bruton side we wickets from Mott. In reply we reached these categories, as the Colts age group is wickets. The King’s innings was into our innings the game hung in the term seven weeks hence! That is not good batted first and thanks to 40’s from 16 for 5 before Worden, Matt and encouraged to play and we seek to retain disappointing as only two batters, namely balance u ntil a superb innings from for boys needing to play cricket and have Arnold and Banks, together with useful White, w ith a destructive 38, helped us sfixtures a best we can to keep the eleven Tom Ballingall and Henry Clear stayed Peter Wild took the game away from that exercise and commitment during May contributions from Plummer, O’Brien struggle to 102 all out. This was Mr together. However, it is getting harder and long enough to accumulate runs. Twenty- them, ably supported by Philip Arnold, and June. Sadly, when the day arrived to and Trott we set a challenging total of Hopwood’s first defeat as 2nd XI I fear even we may have to face up to the two runs short with five batters out, with a whon i his 2 years for the 2ndXI had play that fixture Blundell’s cancelled! 178. The iob was finished in style with coach, and a comprehensive one at sad prospect of this age group splitting mere eight runs between them! bowled and opened the innings in 4 w ickets from James White, 2 from that. up. The squad, although not the most A home game against Castle School Philip Arnold and a late 3 wicket burst every game. Wild’s 88 included talented, w as great fun to coach, and The first fixture is normally one to from that cn‘cketing enigma Owen Unfortunately the match at Taunton thirteen 4’s and a six, making a saw the welcome return of two players Edward. Randall did his best as captain to School w as called off, but the match mockery of the selectors' decision to ncherish, a away game at Canford! A from the IstXI and both played a make sure everyone trained when Prentice, bemusing the batsmen with against Clifton did go ahead, however, good w icket, lovely surroundings and significant role. Charles Sheppard scored his Courtney Walsh-esque slower ball. omit him from the team at the start of possible, and he led by example. and cometh the hour, cometh the man. the season. excellent hospitality. But I do wish it was a fine century not out( following last week Sherbome w ere the next visitors, but At6 2 for two Clifton were in a nlater i the term I We travelled with it w as a toy to witness at close hand) and Squad: C.Randall (Capt), MBelI, went the same way as Bruton; batting respectable position, until Mark ’Traffic’ So, played 5, won 4 - another good torrential April rain and winds following us Chris Boyle bowled with some pace and MWorden, T.Ballingal, R.Pawson, H.Clear, first they were dismissed for 106, with Worden intervened, taking 4 wickets in season for Mr Hopwood’s team - in the full knowledge that only the briefest accuracy to contain a very good opening S.Edworthy, GSelway, R.Weaver, Trott, Prentice and White taking two 4 balls, aII bowled, in an amazing indeed thanks must go to Mr of games was going to follow. Actually this pair from Castle. Martin Clements MCIements, M.Pellow, ADewbery, wickets each in an impressive fielding spell. James White also took 5 wickets Hopwood for giving up his time, as time the wicket was a mud both, as King’s mappedp u the tail to help us record a OMeyer and ATory. display.e W reached the total with while Tom Trott returned with figures of wells a to the various scorers, ease, reaching 65 without loss thanks one ball, one wicket. Chasing 46 Lewis especially Dave Hughes. playing Bruton on Saturday and doing Tavemers’. Batting first, we amassed 5Under 1 Cricket some fine-tuning to the team. This proved 225-3 from our 35 overs. Tom Bowring ndifficult o the day, due to a small hitch scored a solid 50 but the honours go to aggressive support from Oliver while fielding on the boundary; by SAS.W. on the information superhighway. We Simon Whittaker for an outstanding 1 15 3rdI X Cricket sent our B team to Bruton, and they sent not out. This innings was full of enterprise Chatteriee and Bryan Longhurst, as and secondly the Bruton keeper This season's under 15A side had their B team to Taunton! There was little and aggressive stroke—play and by Jonathan Dawes wells a a few ’sloggers’ innings holding the ball in his hands, enioyed a good year at Under 14, being too d other than organise a mixed announced w hat talent he has. The from the likes ofJoe Canti and Sam stumping WiII after Chatteriee told undefeated as County champions, and twenty over game to keep the boys bowlers then shared the wickets around, having beaten MiIIfieId twice. As such, it Played 4 matches and 13 overs of Grayson. This brings us on nicely to himo t run on the last ball of the occupied. to dismiss Sherbome for 93 and record a was going to be difficult to live up to the good w in. cricket, w on 3, lost 1, and the 13 the bowling. Sam Grayson's pace innings! expectations w ith which we entered the The following week, we were relieved overs being part of the match found the stumps on a number of sseason. A the county/5 representatives in to see that Sherbome had managed to The following Friday, we entertained against Canford abandoned clue the National Lord’s Tavemers Cup we send the right team to play us, as we Sandown High School, from the Isle of occasions; Joe Canti's often didn’t, prepared for the second round of the to rain was the story of the 3rd XI woulde b facing many good sides as the but w ere too often helped on their season progressed and the competition cricket season. Apart from the wayo t the boundary. When intensified. More about these games captain Will Singleton and myself, Chatterjee bowled well, he bowled later. the team was made up of 6.1 very, v ery well, and The season started with a couple of players w ith the odd guest ewhen h bowled badly training sessions before term and things appearance from a Senior Colts he w ent for 22 runs off looked good: all of the team seemed player. The captain was one over! Other notable hungry for success, and were willing to inspirational, contributing to several bowlers lending support listen and Ieam. N the term started, we of the matches by running out his looked forward to our first match against to the attack were Harry Helston School in the first round of the fellow team mates and bowling Best and James Lemon, Tavemers' Cup. After the weather had lower order bowlers like me in the and w ith the exception mined our original attempts at playing last few overs (cheers mate, my of the MiIIfieId match my the game, we finally managed to play at figures w ould have been much Helston Cricket Club in the second week bowling w as also fairly of term. Tight bowling and some good better w ithout the 3 at the end economical. fielding saw us bowl them out for just 49 against MiIIfieIdI). Iwill keep two main runs.e W batted well in difficult conditions, to win by 9 wickets; Tom Anyway, w hen lucky enough to memories of this season: Yeabsley top-scored with a solid 34 have Peter Wild playing for us Chatteriee eating 1 . including two big sixes. (before his promotion to the 2nds) sausages from I Junior Colts (Under 15) Team We travelled back to school in good the batting was strong, with good Sherbome's barbecue 4th/ X v Mil/field. Back row. D. Dawson, J. Mckinnel, G. Webber, T. Clack, J.Ktlbn'de, M. Bunn, G. 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Against Millfield at home we Wight, in the second round of the and holed out to mid-wicket. The went w ell; they were 1-1 after 5 overs UI5B Cricket received Bunn and Patterson from the Tavemers’ Cup. We bowled first and remaining w ickets seemed to fall and the sun was shining. However, a managed to limit them to 148-7 from 40 regularly, and the match teetered on a As, and promoted McClement (who combination of poor bowling, loose by MAP. overs. The wickets were shared but James knife-edge as David Dawson, the fielding and good batting saw them had impressed in the 4ths) into the B Excell conceded iust 14 runs from his 8 number eleven, came out to bat. If he amass 241 -4 off 40 overs. When team.o T no avail: despite keeping 2001 w ill go down in the annals as overs, taking two wickets. This seemed was nervous, it did not show, and before chasing a target this high it is important themo t 151 we failed miserably with like a v ery ’gettable’ target when we long the scores were level. At this point, onot t be daunted by the size of the a v ery memorable season: good the bat for the only time in the season, started the chase, but soon became we lost our final wicket and had also challenge, but to bat sensibly, take all players, good results, good humour with iust Smyth (14 no.) and Dowse- much less so as we slumped to 9-3 off 8 been bowled out for 133. There followed the runs you can and preserve wickets for and mostly good weather. Only two overs! Their opening bowlers were fight Brenan (13) reaching double figures, a frantic search for the rules of the Cup, the slog at the end. This we did not do, fixtures w ere lost to the weather - as it ande w lost by 90 runs. Haigh, who and speedy and ripped through our top yand m filing system was found out! but tried to chase the game too early. happens, the first and the last - and had been kept out of the 35‘ wicket- ordern i quick time. As the coach grew Cowbridge headed west not knowing Unfortunately w e lost wickets regularly, more and more anxious on the only two to the opposition. A plentiful keeper slot by Graham, acted as who w ould go through, since we had still including two suicidal run-outs, and fell supplyf o players ensured healthy boundary,e w needed two batsmen to not located a copy of the rules between captain for the C team’s only match of well short. In truth, the better side won on competition for places (on most days stay together and steady the ship. The tus. I was the next moming before we the day and, incidentally, proceeded to the season, and the Cs were the only captain and George Webber did just discovered that we would progress, win the cup outright. we could have put out two reasonable U15 side to win (George Hall scoring that, and when James was caught, Josh having faced fewer balls to reach our elevens quite easily), and over the 42). Kilbride came to the crease to see us score and consequently having a better So the cup run was over. We had just season several non-regulars had their home. The half-century scored by George run rate. Much relief. one more game to go, at Clifton College. chanceo t shine. There was also a Things w ent rather better against Webber w as the difference between the The w icket could be described as ’bowler degreef o movement to and from the A Wellington. As rain was threatening, sides and showed what a good mental The following Saturday we played the Junior Colts 3 v Mi/Ifie/d friendly and so it came as a great squad, w hich added to the variety. the match was limited to 25 overs, and eattitude h has for the game, refusing to local Derby match against Taunton surprise that over 400 runs were scored be flustered or to panic. School. Having shuffled the batting order The regulars were Jonathan Ogilvie we scored 243-5. Bunn hit sixes, cars competition. Having defeated King in the game! Batting first, and having around, I w as pleased to see James (captain for most matches), Oliver and a girl on the tennis courts in his Alfred School, Bumham, we The next day saw what was, to many sacrificed two players to the Ist XI, we 79, and Nardell reached 78. Excell and William Bell bat well, both nrelied o William Bell’s 72 not out and a Collins, Alexander Nardell, Giles succumbed to last year’s winners, of the team and parents, the biggest scoring forty-odd. The rest of the team fine fifty from Josh Kilbride, who batted Graham, Thomas Haigh, George Wellington managed 43 all out in 15 Chilton Trinity, in a match when we gamef o the season. Millfield are always chipped in as we reached 161-7 from a tough team to play but, having beaten much better after being woken up by a Dowse-Brenan, Dean Piper, Joseph overs, w ith Dowse-Brenan taking 3-2 missed Smyth of the broken wrists and our overs. This total was disappointing, balln o the side of his helmet, for our Corrick and Bryn Smyth until he fell out (including a double-wicket maiden) them twice last year, we had high as I thought we could have managed dropped too many catches. A player expectations of another win. As it turned totalf o 21 3-7. This seemed plenty, so of a tree and broke both wrists, with and Patterson 3-5. Victory by 200 another forty or fifty runs easily, but we called Bingham scored 91 and took 4- out, the game was a low scoring affair. slong a we started bowling a tight line Matthew Bunn (captain for two runs cost the coach a fortune in 34, and was generally too good for us. needed to concentrate on our bowling. and length. It was therefore Vtfilliam Bell ran their captain out in the Ast i turned out, we had plenty of runs to matches), Giles Patterson and James McDonald's. first over with a super piece of fielding disappointing w hen they scored 18 from This w as a very enjoyable play w ith, as we bowled Taunton out for McKinnel in and out of the As, and the first over! Things were looking bleak; Taunton School did a little better introduction to serious cricket at King’s and the celebrations this invoked showed 122, w ith Simon Whittaker taking 4-15 they had more runs after 10 overs than Gregory Mear, Jack Main, Simon than Wellington, but not much. Before how much the King’s boys wanted to win. from 7 overs. for a coach who dabbled in the House The bowling thereafter was good and we had after 20 and we needed wickets. Mason, Angus McClement and William the match, Ogilvie was hit by the ball Engert also playing more than once. League many years ago, and I thank Millfield w ere restricted to 123-9 from I felt that the biggest game of the Cometh the hour, cometh the man. Josh inn a unfortunate place and was all w ho participated for their cheerful, their5 3 overs. This target did seem well season w as the next one, against Kilbride bowled a perfect pace and unableo t play, so Bunn took over as lengtho t extract the maximum assistance Because the Canford match was positive approach. I am sure many of within reach, given that we had chased Marlborough College in the national captain.e H chose to bat and we from the pitch and took 5-17. Eventually, ruined off, King‘s Bthon A team them have a bright future in the game, higher targets successfully and we started quarter final of the Tavemers’ Cup. This scored 202-3 off 25 overs (Nardell 71, our innings with confidence. It was not to was also the regional final, and the the overs ran out and we won the final provided our first opposition. Their and w ish them well. be our day, however, as the overs ticked winners w ould be crowned as the West fgame o the season. undisguised joy on discovering we Collins 67), then bowled them out for by and we fell more and more behind Champions. The lads did not need too were the B team (their mix-up, not 49n i 16 overs (Dowse—Brenan 4-6 the required rate due to some tight much motivating for this game, but that I w ill look back upon this season's ours) w as the only ioy they had all including a double-wicket maiden, bowling from the Millfield bowlers. did not stop me! On a sunny Tuesday under 15’s with fond memories; there are afternoon, as we bowled them out for McKinnel 4-20). some great characters in this team. A lack Frankly,e w batted too slowly and lost a afternoon, w ith lots of support from the n67 i 17 overs (Corrick 3-9 off 3 match that we could so easily have won. of space precludes writing about every With the Blundell’s fixture a victim of school, staff and parents, we set about overs), and Collins (36), Extras (20) In the end, we fell just 12 runs short. dismissing them for just 71 runs. I member of the team in detail, but special the w eather Clifton turned out to be mention must go to two players. James and Nardell (I 2) knocked off the runs the last match of the season. On a Following the Millfield game, and the watched w ith disbelief as Simon Whittaker took wicket after wicket and Excell has led this side in a most mature in 9 overs. very w indy day and a poor pitch first loss for this team in two years, we returned figures of 5-23 from his 8 overs. manner, and has been of great help to had a couple of weeks to prepare for the without some of the regulars we did He w as ably supported by the other me w ith team selection, among other Next came Sherbome, whom we next round of the Tavemers’ Cup, against very w ell to score 247-9 off 30 overs bowlers: Duncan Ellis conceded only 1 1 eissues. H was rightly named as Junior visitedn o a very hot day. We lost the Cowbridge School from Wales. Once Cricketer of the Year and has done well toss, and they scored very slowly (Ogilvie 66, Graham 56, Extras 32, again the bowling was tight, from James nruns i 8 overs and James Excell only 17. Haigh 27, Engert 20), and then This w as a tricky amount to chase; when in the 1st XI towards the end of the year. indeed. However, it took until the 34th Excell, Duncan Ellis, who opened the the target is so low there is little glamour Simon Whittaker has a typically South bowled them out for 198 in the 28th. bowling all season, and David Dawson, overo t get them out, during which time toe b had for the batsmen, but they still African attitude towards the game and rhey had managed only 104 runs, of It should have been sooner, and we who retumed figures of 3-8 from 3 overs has the talent to back it up. He scored gave away too many runs, but there at the death. Cowbridge reached 133 all needo t go out there and score them. which about 40 had been given away Thise w did, for the loss of just one wicket the only century this year and will surely was some excellent fielding — Haigh out. This, once again, did not appear to by sloppy cricket of one sort or another too g into the last four in the country. The score many more before he is finished brought off a brilliant catch close to the be too bad but, by this time, I had learnt on our part. Mear and Ogilvie both feelingf o pride I felt that Tuesday here. It is a fair reflection of the quality of bat, and Piper a very sharp one at slip. noto t take anything for granted with this these players that six were chosen to IOOk two wickets in an over, thus team! Our innings started in usual evening is something I shall remember The players on both sides remembered for a long time, and served as a represent the Ist X1 in their fourth farm, providing the highlights of our time in sfashion, a we lost early wickets. their rugby match, and this was the reminder of just why I enioy running and that many of them will surely play at the field. Nardell and Graham hit out However, Simon Whittaker looked as if school sports’ teams. that level next season. Whatever may only fixture which was not entirely he w ould win us the game, as he was and got out, while Collins hit out and happen, I have enjoyed this season SIClyed in, finishing on 78 no; we pleasant. batting w ell and seemed to be very The semi final of the Tavemers’ Cup immensely. | w ish these players the best comfortable in the middle. He then was played the following Tuesday of luck next year and I hope that they Passed their score in the sixteenth over. During the season we took part in suffered from a rush of blood to his head against Eton College. To start with, things enjoy the success that they deserve. Five members of the squad played for the Somerset Cup, because the As were (Ind a hoc 4th XI, which also won. involved in the Lord’s Tavemers 78

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Under4 1 Cricket disappeared and we were well beaten all his efforts. Thanks are also due to Results: by both Sherbome and Millfield. They David Palmer, who scored very v Canford Canford 48 for1 Rain were both very strong sides, who efficiently in most matches. This may v Kings Bruton Bruton 116for9 (Wylie 2 for 9 by PAD. outplayed u s in all departments of the not have been the most successful side Attinger 2 for 12) game. Against Millfield, however, there There have certainly been more we have had, but it certainly tried hard KCT 120 for7 (Downie 46) was one bright spot as Oliver Attinger and made significant progress through successful sides in the history of King’s v. Sherbome Sherbome 189 for 3 cricket and probably ones with scored a defiant 39. Following our the term; we can ask no more. I wish KCT 70 all out significantly more natural talent. I early exit from the cup (no dreams of them w ell in the future. doubt there has been one that coped Trent Bridge for us this year) we hit v Millfield Millfield 224 for 2 with difficulties in a more sensible way. winning w ays again with a KCT 73 all out (Attinger 39) Despite their struggles at times they comfortable w in against Wellington v Wellington Wellington 105 all out (Hingston 3 for 26) turnedp u to practices in good heart, School, w ith Oliver Attinger again KCT 106 for 2 (Attinger 43) leading the way with the bat and Under 14A v Mil/field. Andrew Burden B.L on the whole with a smile on their v Taunton Taunton 139 for8 (Hingston 2 for 20 faces, and kept working at their game Richard Hingston showing the potential you can still achieve. Of the bowlers, (Burden 2 for 25) very positively. I admit to getting he u ndoubtedly has as a leg spin despite his mauling in a House match, KCT 59 all out bowler. I still think Richard Hingston is the pick frustrated w ith their naiveté as v Clifton Clifton 92 for 7 (Wylie 3 for 27) He gets some action on the ball, has a cricketers at times but they did, as so There then followed, in my opinion, KCT 93 for 5 (Burden1 4 *) often happens in this job, teach me a good loop and could become a very the most disappointing day of the V Castle Castle 185 for 3 few lessons about keeping things in season.o T be well beaten by good fine leg spinner. Paul Wylie is another with admirable control but whose KCT 72 proportion! sidess i no problem. To put yourselves V Blundells Blundells 202 for 4 in a position to win a difficult game action has gone a little at the moment, After more indoor net sessions than I KCT 72 and not take that chance is really butt i will return, and | see these two careo t remember and not one frustrating.e W bowled and fielded becoming a v ery useful combination in CU P outdoor session, we set off for Canford very w ell against a pretty decent the future. Of the quicker bowlers, Ian with a degree of apprehension. V West Somerset KCT 115allout (Lowe 34) Taunton school side, but then batted Jeanes has something of a mixed Facing a side that had not only action w hich he is working hard to West Somerset 116for3 (Jeanes 2 for 12) witho n confidence or conviction to be practised outdoors but already played correct and, if he manages to do this, ,Played 9 Won 3, Drew 1, Lost 6. Cup. Lost in 1st round a match, the coach's apprehension bowled out very cheaply. Still we bounced back again against Clifton. he has the ability to swing the ball with grew.n I the event we didn’t do too This time it was our own headmaster enough pace to be a force in the Bruton, bowling them out for only 62. captaine h started scoring runs and badly, and in the fourteen overs school’s cricket. Oliver Attinger bowled Under 148 Cricket The w ickets were shared evenly played before the rain come we even who left early as we chased Clifton’s averaged over 50 for the last four 92 for 7 by slumping to 28 for 4.0 ye his medium pace quite effectively at between Trollope, Best, Halliday, De matches.e H was aided well by De managed to take a wicket. The times but will need to bowl a fuller by MM.L of little faith! This time, however, Figueiredo and Childs. Next we Figueiredo and Jones, and they steered game against King's school Bruton lengtho t continue to be successful. bowled out Wellington for only 57, with Andrew Burden came to the rescue This season started well for our was eventful for a number of reasons. Best taking four great wickets - all the team to a close win over Clifton. and almost for the first time began to Andrew Burden and James Downie bowlers and finished well for the The King's Bruton headmaster, who bowled. It looked as if no one would After v ery close losses to Taunton and realise that, if he plays within his were the other quicker bowlers and batsmen. Overall we were quite had travelled over to watch his son both almost did so apologetically at score many against us. Unfortunately Sherbomee w can be pleased with a limitations, he can still score useful successful, playing seven, winning three, play, w as told that the Bruton Junior losing three and having one we could not get the better of Millfield, season that showed much improvement runs, and we ran out comfortable times, although both have Colts B had arrived to find our A side abandoned. ande w had a little mid season slump. in most players’ games and some victors, losing only one more wicket in considerable potential. Better balance waiting for them, and was clearly not in his delivery stride will help James, excellent individual performances at shappy. A it turned out, the mistake the process. Praise here too for We started well with a good win over After Brindley had been replaced as times. Christian Lowe, who had come into the and greater self-belief will aid Andrew wasn'tt a Taunton, so he presumably but they can both do it - | just wish they side later in the term and played two became even less happy later. He realised it. Elliot Pickard kept wicket then left the under fourteen game or three very useful innings. He at least fine afternoon, and King’s lost by a other, and we were bowled out for 33 showed some of the grit and mostf o the time and played some Under 14C mere seven runs, chasing 161. early,n i the knowledge that his son’s useful supporting innings. William in less than 15 overs, without a single determination this side needs to see Highlights of the day included Peter side w ere about to win, which they Headly kept occasionally and also Cricket batsman reaching double figures! This didn’t,s a we snatched an unlikely more of. The last two games saw two Gillanders’ four wickets for 13 off eight was a most disappointing end to a more heavy defeats at the hands of fielded v ery well. victory, James Downie scoring a valiant by M.T.R. overs, Oliver Brooksbanks useful 21 game w hich had seemed nicely poised 46. After the game we arrived on the Castle school, who reached the final of Jonathan Forbes, Anthony Trollope runs, and a last wicket stand by James at the tea interval. front square to find the Bruton bus had the county cup, and Blundell's who, and Timothy Sleight also performed There w as plenty of enthusiasm and Parker (28) and David Palmer (23 me.) already deported, and P.A_D. turned after twenty- three years of failing to with the ball and, despite his lack of good sportsmanship amongst the boys who v ery nearly steered us to victory. beat a side I coach have managed it from coach to umpire to bus driver as success w ith the bat, Rory Kilbride was Who practised regularly with the under twicen i the last three! 14 B team, and from whom was A w eek later we travelled to King’s No more matches were played he drove the Bruton side part of the the u ndoubted star in the field. A final Weston to play Millfield. l was against other schools, though the boys way home to meet their bus on its All the batsmen in this side have to mention must be made of the captain. drawn the C side, and they looked forward to several inter-school fixtures impressed by the tight bowling from enioyed their practice games with the return. All in all, then, a strange day, work v ery hard on technique this Asm I a sure Messrs Atherton and Harry Kerr, Steven Leung, James 4Under 1 B’s. They were a thoroughly but one which did bring a very winter, they are not going to become Hussain w ill testify, captaining a side, during the term. Unfortunately the first match, against Canford, was rained Parker, Oliver Brooksbank (3 for 16 off pleasant group to work with, and once welcome thank you to PAD. from more accomplished during the summer which is not winning, is difficult. 6 overs) and Captain Timothy Smith, OH, and because other schools either again it was good to see so much Bruton in liquid form delivered in the whenn i the pressure situation of Jonathan did extremely well to keep and w ith Millfield’s innings ending on enthusiasm for cricket at this level—it is middlef o a practice the following his good humour and ran the side very Could not or would not raise a team, competitive matches. Whatever their 95, v ictory was in theory within our regrettable that finding fixtures seems week. After all that excitement we technical limitations, however, they all well indeed. Like so many of this side Only two games were played, against Sherbome and Millfield. grasp, and supporting King's parents toe b so difficult these days, but many were brought back to earth by two oneed t play with more self—belief. If he w as a little tactically naive and and I w ere quietly hopeful. However, thankso t H.RJ.T. for trying and for his games in which teams played their inexperienced but he was prepared to you play within those limitations and The match against Sherbome was a hapes w ere soon clashed as the King’s encouragement and interest correct opponents, no buses understand them, it is amazing what learn and I am very grateful to him for home fixture, played on a beautifully wickets fell like dominoes one after the throughout the season. Alurediun Sporl' - Boys Alurediun Sporl' - Boys

playing a game that has developed Matthew Hamilton claimed third place high jump — the latter then decided Athletics 2001 in both the shot and discus. two days activity was enough and The Spirit of the Game over time and has a structure and ’retired' from the fray. Other medals integrity that you throw away at your by R Llewellyn—Eaton The School Sports then popped up wento t Oliver Yeates (high jump), Or the dinosaurs weren’t all wrong by PAD. peril. Respect the traditions and rules on a surprising day - Corps afternoon, The Summer of 200] saw success at Edward Green (hurdles), Henry Parsons of the game. Most of all keep things as a replacement activity. The (discus), Joshua Fear (javelin) and in perspective. The financial rewards either end of the age range for the afternoon w ent well as a delight to Ima absolutely fed up of hearing that passed between players were ’of boys' athletics team, with the junior Timothy Sleight (I 00m). paido t these top sportsmen are out of replace drill and uniform one can only drivel talked about sport by people the moment ' and not prearranged boys doing well as a group, whilst a The Millfield School fixture then all proportion with their real worth to surmise. That was where the who ought to know better. We are orchestrated abuse. The forrnerl can small group of seniors earned great reared its head and it proved to be society. Take your role models from pleasantnes ended and certain houses told that we should admire the cope w ith, the latter demeans both the success in various events. It was set about harvesting cups to boost very tough with Sherbome, Bryanston people w ho have shown themselves to professional foul in soccer, accept the game and its protagonists. Don’t tell always going to be a difficult season house funds. Neate’s were really and the like also present. Wins were abuse given to officials by managers me it’s money either that causes the honour other people and value them - for the team with very few members in greedy w ith six trophies: relay cUp, hardo t come by - as was an even and players, condone the habitual problems. Padraig Harrington who not from selfish petulant post the middle of the school but quite a senior boys, U18 boys and U17 boys more depleted team, but Oliver Yeates offside that kills games of rugby, lost £ 160,000 by forgetting to sign his adolescents w ho happen to have some ffew o the athletes developed quite team awards, together with Piers wont a a reasonable height and Tom participate in the mindless chit chat card and the well established practice talentn i their hands and feet. We as quickly in leaps and bounds and GoodeOI ( 8 boys) and Henry Clear Headly showed his potential - again, that develops into sledging in cricket, on the golf course of admitting any coaches have a responsibility too. If we became a little stronger. It was (U16 boys) as Victor Ludorums. with a w in at 800m. Will he listen, he accept that ’walking’ before being transgressions of the rules still happen are going to accept cheating, pleasing to the athletes becoming a Woodard w ere close behind with four may and he could be good if he given out is ridiculous, and generally despite the fact that there are huge irresponsible or disrespectful behaviour little more versatile being able to trophies: the U15 boys and U16 boys trained. indulge in practices that we see first on sumsf o money at stake. Just look at on the pitch or off it and a lack of tackle a v ariety of events, though the team awards, plus Timothy Sleight The most popular event of them all the television. I write this short article a Woosnam. He may not have been gaping v oid in the world of middle (U15 boys) and Oliver Yeates (U16 rweek o two after Warren Stafford and best pleased but there was no appeal, understanding about sport’s real worth, ploomed u to involve all the juniors - distance seems to become more sboys) a Victor Ludorums, whilst the English Schools Cup. The team I w ere lucky enough to attend the no ranting at officialdom or complaint what chance do the people we coach noticeable by the year. Carpenter also annexed the junior, were pipped in a fantastic competition inaugural Lord Cowdrey lecture at about the rule. He accepted the have. I enjoy winning and work hard In the first match, at Blundell’s, the inter and senior girls team awards, - w hen even the scorers tried to help a Lords given by Richie Benaud. Mthin mistake, perhaps not with particularly oto d so but to lose a game of cricket team w as well beaten through the lack together w ith the senior Victrix home w in! Seven boys teams were that time Ian Woosnam had his good grace but we can forgive him hockey, rugby or even soccer is no of distance runners and inters, but the Ludorum (Emma Cults). Finally, coveredy b a points spread of 200 to chancesf o the Open Golf thatn i the circumstances. Don’t blame disgrace. What does seem to me to be seniors and juniors were only narrowa Meynell w on both the inter and senior 320 points, so all was close and the championship spoilt by the number of television either. So we see much more disgraceful is the way in which so beaten in their sections. There were a Victrix Ludorum through Sarah Scott event w as a real team effort with only clubsn i his bag and a few days later of w hat goes on. Doesn’t that mean manyo s called top sportsmen seem to few rays of sunshine with George and Samantha Case, and Tuckwell Oliver Yeates scoring very highly. It the England side under special central we should be making more of an effort have forgotten what they are there to BrooksUI ( 6) picking up wins over pickedp u the U] 8 boys award was good to see the regulars of Justin contracts to improve their performance to present the right face of the game to do and the fact that whether or not I through surprise packet Sam Bairstow. succumbed so pathetically in the third 100m, 200m and the shot, whilst Ben Brown, Joshua Fear, George Brooks, viewers, not excusing bad behaviour like it, they are taken to be important test match to lose the ashes. The title on the basis that the pressures of the Rudkin w on the senior IOOm and The Monday experiment was such a Shola OIanrewaju, Lloyd Neil and role models by young people. Daniel Langley (Captain) the senior of Benaud’s speech was ’The spirit of game cause the problem? All adults success it will be repeated in 2002 on Henry Parsons, backed up by some javelin - having been persuaded to athletic cricketers for the evening. cricket’ and he made the point that have a responsibility to be good role the Bank Holiday Monday, 6 May. resume his spear throwing career. Timothy Sleight used the occasion to hard-edged competition had always models for future generations. Adults The Taunton Area Schools event, launch a decent assault on County and existed in the game but that we now in the public eye have a greater The following match, at Yeovil, was stagedt a King’s, proved to be a tour- As I re-read this, I have just watched South West honours; James McKinneI osee s much of it on the TV that responsibility. They get well paid and hostedy b Sherbome School and as de-force w ith many medallists. Ben the y oung Britain and Ireland golfers amazed all in the high jump then attention w as drawn to it much more. must start to live up to the huge always w as tough and demanding Rudkin w on both the triple jump and win the Walker Cup. Appreciative and showed the middle distance runners Muchs a I respect him and his views rewards they are paid - if at times with ten other schools present - so it 100m, Justin Brown the hurdles, well-behaved crowds, good grace in howo t run hard - with support from a and much as I agree with the fact that they don’t earn. There can be no was refreshing to see so many Matthew Hamilton the shot, Alexander defeat, magnanimity in victory coupled less than fit Richard Pearson. He really there has always been a frank gamet a all with out opponents. competitors trying odd events in order Rose the 200m and Piers Goode the should think about training and racing exchange of views between players on ResPect for them and their abilities is with a huge degree of commitment to obtain points. However, there were the pitch, the idea that the organised the first requirement for competition and determination. I started to look for I still major holes in the distance and clapping and continual yapping at There can be no game without a a dinosaur in the undergrowth but hurdles events and that proved an opponents has always existed I find sthcture both on the field and off. realised the only one present was insurmountable obstacle to a high ohard t believe. In those bad old days Accept the rules, play within the letter sittingn i the chair watching the team position. it seemed to me that the comments and the spirit. Remember you are television! At the Somerset AA County Championships the U15 boys finished in third place of fourteen scoring teams, and were ably led by Justin Brown w ho won the discus and came thirdn i the triple jump. The day was also notable for the heat-wave which triedo t convert pupils into cooked lobsters, despite the best efforts of the learn managers to keep the same Pupilsn i the shade with an adequate Supplyf o water: "we want to catch the rnys" seemed to be a common theme. Meanwhile, the senior boys came . r fourthf o nine points-scoring teams and Athletics Team 200 I Delmar Studio 83 Alureclian Sport - Boys Alureclian Spar! - sincee h has a good measure of become deserted. twenty five competitors. ability. There was also good support Swimming from Giles Graham, James Downie The last two weeks of term were left My thanks to Daniel Langley as and Elliott Pickard whom we hope to to representative competitions and it Captain,r M Cole and Mrs Hindley for Repon see again next summer - in the was good to see Ben Rudkin (as their coaching and team managing, equivalent fixture on Monday 20 May. champion), Timothy Sleight, Justin ando t Messrs J A Lee, D K Holmes,J by Tom Currie (Boys’ Captain) Brown and Matthew Hamilton Round and A Francis-Jones for their In the final school match of the tem progressing from the County Schools regular assistance at matches, together This y ear’s swimming season started the U l 6’s were victorious at Taunton Championships to the South West with two people who can’t stay away off w ith victory for the senior girls School, against Wellington and Schools meeting. Justin ran a personal from training or matches, Mrs Berry against Queen’s. This success Queen’s, w ith wins all over the place bestn i the hurdles and Ben gave the and Miss Fisher, and to the very helpful continued w ith a blinding win against from Parsons (discus and second in field a head start in the 100m, before Gap Year student Charmaine, who Sherbome, Blundell’s and Plymouth shot) Brooks (shot) and Brown (Javelin). chasing them down then tying up just cameo t realise that summer sports in College in a four-way gala. The girls An action packed hour before the before the finish. Justin also took part England does not include sunshine or cleared the nearest rivals Blundell’s fsupply o sticky buns and cream teas in the Pentathlon, as pare of the warmth,s a is the case in New by more than 50 points. Further arrived, causing various events to Somerset team, coming eleventh of Zealand. victories w ere recorded against Taunton School, Queen’s College, Wellington School and Clifton College. All matches were played at home this season except for the fixture against Taunton School, which addedo t the fantastic feeling of King’s College Swimming Team Delmar Studio camaraderie w ithin the swimming and Kate Wright also broke the 50m for their contributions to swimming club. Sponsorship by the Fat Face freestyle record against Wellington. matches and training sessions. Thanks designer clothing company meant Special mention in fact should go to musto g to Mr Poland and Mr Haste that the team looked as fashionable Kate Wright who, as well as for all the time and effort they put into outf o the water as they looked captaining the Under 14 tennis team the squad: without them the unique impressive in it, which helped to and competing in athletics, also sensef o commitment in the teams contribute to the achievement of such found time to swim outstandingly for would not have been possible. a good season. the swimming squad. Thanks also to Victoria Parry, the girls’ captain and Mary-Lynne Collins and Many individual records were The final match of the season was broken this season. In fact the senior the Meade King Cup, on annual Tom Buckley, the two Honorary Secretaries. The 2001 season has girls’ team broke every single competition between King’s, Taunton available record during the term. School, Wellington School, and been highly successful, breaking a fantastic number of records and William Cumoe broke the 25m fly Queen's College, dating back to recording a good number of overall and 50m freestyle record when 1925. King’s came second in the victories. I hope members of the swimming against Wellington School open girls’ relay cup and open boys’ squad have enjoyed the season, and and Taunton School. Tom Buckley relay cup, and indeed won the Senior broke the 50m breast stroke record Girls’ Medley Relay. Considering the judging from the quality of swimmers against Clifton College. The senior strong sides involved this was a fine lower down the school I am sure this boys’y 4 b 25m freestyle relay also performance from a very competent success w ill continue for many years into the future. broke the relay record. Senior girl’ team. records w ere broken by their captain Victoria Pony for the 25m fly and Water polo continued to grow in 50m backstroke against Clifton popularity this term, with more and College and Taunton School. Gemma more juniors being introduced to the Scott broke the 50m fly record sport. Monday afternoons provided against Taunton School, and Lorna an ideal opportunity to train, in Collins smashed the 50m breast addition to the sessions after stroke record against Taunton School. swimming training. Near the end of These records against Taunton School term there was a workshop followed did not stop here, and Mary-Lynne by a tournament with Clifton College. Collins broke the senior girls’ 50m Clifton w ere very tough opposition free style time, and the 4 by 25m but King’s did manage to rally round medley team also broke their and provide some formidable respective record for that event and opposition. for the freestyle relay. Not to be The swimming season as ever was outdone, the juniors broke the 4 by a lot of fun, and also hard work, 25m boys’ free style relay record and which I hope people found Rachel Gothard broke the 25m free rewarding. Well done to all swimmers style record against Queen’s College,

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U18 National Schools’ Tournament, and Tennis placed in a group with Wells, Queen’s It s XI Girls’ Hockey and Wellington, we were firm favourites by J.W.G. to take the first place spot. Nevertheless, by Elizabeth Gregory there w as no room for complacency, and Team Played Won Drawn Lost maximum effort was necessary to avert any embarrassing outcomes. In games IIst V 9 4 2 3 lasting only twenty minutes each, the 4-0 2ndI V 8 8 0 win over Queen’s was perhaps the most exceptional, and without conceding a UI 6’s VI 7 I I 5 single goal, we came out on top of the UI 5's VI 6 I 0 5 group. Three goals were scored by Nicola Westworth, whilst Emma Cutts, Canford always proves a Philippa Cox and Sarah Falkingham challenging start for the boys’ tennis pickedp u one each throughout the team, although in recent years afternoon. Canford have taken second place, particularly amongst the senior matches. This year, thankfully, proved Having only iust played them three no exception, with the Ist and 2nd days earlier in the tournament, Queen's teams recording comfortable victories. were our next opposition at home. Their IThe U 65 won a close fought contest humiliating defeat at our hands was still and the UI 5/145 narrowly lost against freshn i everyone’s minds, and they came a good Canford U155 side, with out w ith a clear point to prove. The flair memorable performances by Ross 415. and energy that had set us apart from Stacey and Douglas Scott for the Ist VI, Ist Team Boys’ Tennis Delmar Studio previous opponents was somewhat Tom Evans and Andrew Lewis for the opportunity comfortany to beat their TheI U 5’s consisted entirely of UT 4 lackingn o this occasion, and in spite of 2ndI V and by Colin Macalpine and opponents, but at the end of the day players, and for many it was to be excellent movement and skill from Nicola Christopher Boyle for the UI 65. they had to settle for a draw, though their first competitive match of the Delar tie Westworth, the rather wearyJooking Next came BIundeII’s and a rather Ben Walker and Edward Brightwell season: Matthew Rushton and Ben team settled for a goal-less draw. disappointing perfomiance by the Ist played outstandineg together. Sadly ReviIIt a Ist pair, Timothy Smith and The pre—season tour to Rotterdam was and this clearly improved our game play. The ball was moved quickly and fluently VI, w ho narrowa lost, though the theI U 5’s lost heavily, but for many it Simon Barley at 2nd pair, and Simon an early chance for the newly compiled around the pitch, and with the assurance contest proved rather exciting. The 2nd was their first match of the season, and Taylor and Joshua Whitworth at 3rd oteam t settle into their positions, and for Michaelmas w as just settling into a VI notched up another emphatic the standard of tennis was very good pair. Nonetheless they played some osome t adjust to the higher level of play of some outstanding reflex saves by particularly bad spell of weather, and victory, w ith some nice tennis played in both teams. very good tennis, competing well and that Ist XI hockey required. This Anna Bates, we were easily exceeding with the match having been rained off the challenge of our opponents. Spaces by Mark Wild and Jonathan Barley. enioying the experience considerably. experience, as well as being extremely once,e w waited a week before travelling Having to settle for a draw against successful, bonded the team together were being created up front, and the to meet our local rivals at Taunton The U165 lost a lot of their cool from Exeter had obviously taken its toll on Next came MiIIfieId and what must the previous week and crashed to a well -standing us in good stead for a midfield deserve praise for their School. Improvements in the quality of the IstVI and a disappointing 5-4 be the most satisfying senior results of outstanding performances linking the disappointing 7—2 loss. very promising season. Taunton School’s hockey over the past loss against Taunton rubbed further the season, with the IstVI winning by defence and attack. Goals again from The first week of term saw the squad few seasons meant this was another With only the IstVI playing against salt into the wounds. Thankfully the 5 matches to 4, while the 2nd VI Heidi Irons, Alana O’DeII and Nicola ntake o the OA team. Despite facing matchn i which we could not sit back on Wellington it was an opportunity for a 2ndI V continued their outstanding ocruised t a 6 matches to 3 victory. The Westworth left Canford convincingly fsome o the stars of past seasons, the previous score-lines. It was a closely few new partnerships to be tested. The performance so far with an emphatic iunior teams unfortunater didn’t beaten 3—0. contested game, with Emily Voyce, Emma matches that followed proved very 6.5 - 2.5 win over Taunton. manage a w in but performed team w as well composed and confident, and Esther Madge broke the deadlock in Maynard w ere next to walk our home Cutts and Heidi Irons iust edging us exciting, w ith numerous tiebreaks admirably and gave it their best shot. King’s Bruton come next, and with the second half, securing us a 1-0 win. turf, and posed no problem to our aheadf o Taunton’s two goals. Although taking place. Unfortunater King’s two previous consecutive defeats this Our performances against Downside Although this was a definite confidence continued run of good form. Unable to Taunton w ere quite strong, our team narrowa lost 5-4. would prove a real test of their mettle. proved equally impressive and all boost, our opposition had not all threaten our goal, they were effortlesst were again looking a little tired and well Exeter w as to be our next fixture and However, they managed to rise to the teams recorded resounding victories. practised together as a team before, and overwhelmed by goals from Emma Cutts, in need of the coming half-term before a chance to put some of the previous challenge and won comfortany by 7 IstI V won 6-3, 2nd VI won 8-] and our first real test would come against Heather Scott, Alana O’DeII, and an our tough set of opponents in the second disappointing performances behind matches to 2. Once again both Ist theI U 4’s won 6.5 - 2.5 against Wellington at home. Nerves and impressive four from Heidi Irons. halff o term. us. However, the Ist VI were and 2nd pairs performed admirably, DownsideI U 5’s! carelessness made a struggle of what but the performance of the day had to Our first away fixture was against desperately u nlucky not to come away The final match of the season was to Should have been an easy victory, and BIundeII’s, and despite the awful with a w in, despite some brilliant play, goo t the 3rd pairing of T. Smith and be Sherbome, and it was an despite coming away with a 4-2 win The first event after half term was the M. Segelhorst who narrowa lost 5-7 to weather, composure remained strong, County Final of the National Schools’ once again by Ross Stacey and opportunity for all the 6.2 students to (goals coming from Philippa Cox, Heidi the 5-0 score-line reflecting the ease at the Bruton Ist pair. Once again there Irons, Alana O’DeII and Nicola Competition. Our initial game was Douglas Scott and Sam Bairstow and playn i their final match for King’s. which they were dispatched. Emma Cults Mark Wild, but at the end of the day waso n stopping the 2nd VI as they Unfortunately the Ist VI had to settle Westworth), it was an unsatisfactory against Taunton, and in this encounter, stormed to a convincing win of 9 was largely to thank for her hat trick, we established ourselves as more they had to settle for a draw. The 2nd for a draw, while the 2nd VI managed Performance. along w ith a solid goal from Emily Voyce VI steamroIIered on, destroying their matches to 0, with 3rd pair Adam Hill our only win. Nonetheless, all the decisive w inners than we had in the and U I 6 player James Crowe winning The next match on the fixture list was striking ona short comer routine and school match, a 3-0 result starting our opponents 7-2, with excellent teams can look back on a very against Canford - one of the toughest Heidi Irons reliably flicking in a penalty performances from Jonathan KowaI all their matches with ease. The U16’s pleasing season’s performance, which scorecard off well. We all knew the next found it hard, but had put in a brave On our circuit. In an attempt to counter stroke. and David Langford (2nd Pair) and undoubtedly possessed memorable game against MiIIfieId would be the performance and the contest was a lot Ilia problems we had met with against A w eek later was the first round of the deciding game. Unfortunately, we were James Crowe and Adam HiII (3rd moments for all. Well done. Wellington, the team was re—organized Pair). The U I 6’s threw away the closer than the score would suggest. outplayed by the better side on the day, 36 87 Aluredian Sport - Girls Alureclion Sport - Girls and our only goal from Captain Alana proved superior to our defence - an Westworth served only as a consolation game resulted in a goal against us towards the end of the season our with considerable skill. As the final O’Dell could not compete with Millfield’s equalizer followed, and a succession of goaln i a match we did not appear to but this seemed to give us the kick- short comers began to work, and two whistle blew we came away with a 3- three. Unless the unlikely event that short corners against us finally broke us wantr o deserve to win. The 1-5 beating resulted in goals. This impressive 0 v ictory, and the celebrations Taunton beat Millfield in the final game stort that was needed. The defence downo t a narrow 3-2 defeat. was a disappointing end to the season, match resulted in a well-deserved 7-1 began...enough said! occurred, our last result was irrelevant. but our overall tally of results with 47 worked hard, with Natasha Leach, Wells Cathedral was the venue for the \Mthout much effort, we walked the Wells goals scored with only 18 conceded Fiona Tumer and Lorna Collins, and victory, and something to be proud of. following contest. Perhaps a littte rattfed game 6-0, and Millfield did likewise to reflected how well our season had gone the goals started to come our way. The match having been postponed by the previous result, we weren’t as fOut o nine matches, we conceded nTaunton. A appearance from third on the whole. Angharad Irvine and Sophie Madge the first time round we played Wells spiritedr o creative on the field, which only four goals and scored a total of former Kate Wright gave her the both scored, and I managed to add at home on our astro. The three allowed Wells to look dangerous on a 39, and yes—achieved the all- opportunity to score twice, and on both another two to our lead, leading to midfield players worked hard couplef o occasions. Not about to let one important UNBEATEN SEASON! The occasions she has represented the ist X] an impressive 4—1 victory. together, switching the ball effectively, lapsen i our record turn into a trend, we two top goal scorers of the season this season. She has proved capable of Despite injuries in the earfier part of especially Kate Jones, giving the dug our heels in and, consistent as ever, playingt a lst level. Other goals came the season that denied us both Alana Everyone gave 100% against forwards good opportunities for were Emily Cavaghan and myself, at Heidi Irons, Alana O’Dell and Nicola from Alana O’Dell (4), Nicola Westworth O’Dell and Anne-Marie Hudson, the Queen’s and Amy Bell’s fitness levels strong attacks. Emily Cavaghan, after thirteen goals each. Also a special Westworth scored to help us pull through (2), Esther Madge (l) and Emma Cutts team did not reveal any hint of helped in keeping the left side in the much practice, succeeded at the post mention must be made of Hannah (T. ) to a 3-2 win. weakness, coping well under the game. Emily Cavaghan deflected two and scored three times whilst Wild, w ho time and time again came The penultimate match of the season captaincy of Emily Voyce. With a clever goals leading to a 3-0 win. nout i the rain as a reserve and to A w eek later we were to face our only Angharad Irvine fought hard and our last match on home turf was staggering eleven county players having Our first away match gave way to support. Our two goal-keepers, conquerors, Millfield, once more. This throughout. A surprisingly large against Exeter College. Alana O’Dell put represented the lst Xl this year, and some more nerves, but it was only Katherine Edmondston-Low and time, however, it was on our home fnumber o supporters kept the team us ahead early in the first half, and the Nicola Westworth reaching the final across town at Taunton. Hannah Wild Ashleigh Dewbery gave their all ground. \Mshing to avenge prior defeat spirits going and we came away with moodf o the game seemed quite mellow stagef o U16 England selection, girfs’ made her debut appearance and during matches and when under and preserve our unbeaten season, we a 7-0 victory. as their side was, for the most part, hockey has been extremely strong this pressure they played with confidence. battled hard against a team which proved her worth in the squad as a containedy b our midfielders and never year. Encouragingly, after we had came Congratulations to Fiona Turner, Kate included many players of both national defender. All our efforts led to a 5-0 Now the pressure was on to win the really pressed our defence. Sustained second to them in the race for the County and w est standard. A missed open goal win. And next___Millfield! Playing on last match, away at Clifton. Despite Jones and Johanna Schultz, who perseverance in their 25 soon led to us title, Millfield went on not only to claim opportunity for us in the first half the shale was for us an advantage, mudi hard work the first half have never lost a matd1 at King’s as being awarded a penalty stroke just the West of England crown, but were temporarily caused heads to drop, and ands a they hadn’t played on such a remained fruitfess and a score of 0-0 members of the Thirds. Also my thanks before half time. This was put away by unstoppable in their bid to victory at the Millfield penalized this with a quick ’bumpy/ surface they took some time at half-time. In the early part of the goo t Mr Hopwood for taking on our Elizabeth Gregory and the final score National Finals. Thanks must go to Miss countercttack and goal. As we entered to adiust to it. We hit them hard as second half, ironically, our break team this season and we hope he stoodt a 2-] . Davies for all the time and effort she has found it as rewarding as we did, and the second half with renewed put into coaching and training the team, our defence, led by Johanna Schultz, came from a short comer. Sophie determination, our attackers’ unceasing The last match of the season was away which has gone from strength to strength startedo t push up the field and we scored her first hat trick of the season congratulations to everyone on a persistence and skillful play were at Clifton, and despite being in high At the end of this year, ten players will dominated the game. As fate had it, and proved herself a very strong wing second successive unbeaten season! yrewarded b an equalizer. Soon after, spirits, the energy and enthusiasm did bid farewell to the lst X], and hopefully we took the lead - credit going to Nicola not transfer on to the pitch. An early goal next y ear’s team will measure up to the actually not too bad. others. Queen’s proved to be a very Westworth for both goals, in particular againsts u was not met with much achievements of this year’s. 4thl X Girls’ exciting match, with Jennifer Lunn the stunning strike from the edge of the resistance, and subsequent goals lniury plagued the 4ths’ bench, with D that put us ahead. With ten minutes followed w ith very little in the way of Hockey Mary—Lynne, Frances and Eleanor involving herself in a vicious scrap, lefto t play, Millfield went into overdrive return fire. Having allowed such a deficit Sellick sitting on it. A couple of which w as verging on the hair-pulling and despite our best efforts, their attack to accumulate, a late effort from Nicola victorious games into the already epic stage.e W won with a goal set up by Eleanor Dragonetti beautifully by Emma and Vanessa in season saw the signing of the relatively the last minute — a well-deserved \Mth Mrs McSwiggan on maternity new player, to well, every kind of The Editor regrets that no exercise really, Vanessa Hollidge. victory.- after all, they started it. rleave M Hopwood took over as coach Aesthetically the 4ths tended to look a Vanessa joined our close—knit family to the 3rd XI and 4th XI teams, ably fbit o a shambles UNTIL we got our 2ndI X Gir/s’ Hockey Report was submitted. and proved herself a most valuable yassisted b Mrs Chadwick. A drastic new team kit! Looking and feeling the ochange t the well-established and asset. Her thwacking (I’m sorry I’m not familiar w ith the technical terms - I’ll part, u psetting lots of people on the successful 3rd team of ’99 was the first way, the fourths were established as a The first game was against our local tired they grew stronger and scored haveo t leave that to the newly IThird X Girls' aimn o the short list of required fteam o immense visual and emotional rivals, Wellington. Our high hopes twice. Johanna Schultz and Elizabeth imported y outh of the 3rd Scott w orked tirelessly to keep the ball alterations. N the final selection day prowess. I w anted to say skill but ._ were not disappointed as we came grew ever nearer Mr Hopwood Hockey in our half and the score even. Team. What do you mean, bitter?) away w ith a very impressive 8-0 repeatedly proclaimed the impossibility Particular mention must be made of victory, playing together as a great shots got us out of trouble when Sunnyhill w as our next fixture and of his task, and who wouldn't with the Diana and Lucy, as they were fantastic by Alice MooreeCaptain successful team. Angharad Irvine the ball entered our defensive area. we had the privilege of playing on mass gathering of (sporting) talent at driving the ball up the wings with scored once, as did Sophie Madge, The only problem then was catching For most this was their second or the astro, but the game developed psmiling u at him with pleading eyes? up w ith it! torpedo-like speed. I have already even third season in the Thirds, but while Emily Cavaghan and myself into a frustrating one. Having 95% of But w hen it came to it he dropped the mentioned everyone else! one new addition to the squad was scored three each. We had started as the possession and endless shots on matUre and experienced Emma Goalies seemed to be on a rotation we meant to go on. Canford were our system, w ith Ashleigh Dewbery, I w ould like to thank everyone who our n ewly appointed coach Mr goal u nluckily resulted in no score on Nuttall, Caroline Oestreich played in this most historic of seasons - next opponents, but as we quickly Rebecca Scatchard and Katherine Hapwood, w ho always emphasized the board. Our next opponents came you deserved every success. Thaan found out they were a stubborn U16 Cynara Vetch and Kaya Melesi. The Edmondston-Low making welcome the importance of team-work and in the form of Blundell’s. As the alsoo t the cheering squad - you know team spirit, which was one element team w ho were National hopefuls! hockey pitch turned into a more suit for ageism was filed but quickly appearances. Our defence team were dropped, though not without blood, very tight and worked well together, who y ou are - who gave us much we didn’t lack! Mr Funnell and Mrs eHowever, w hit them hard from the recognisable swimming pool with the needed encouragement. Chadwick also kindly came down to first w histle, and two goals in the early floodsf o rain, our spirits were kept Sweat and I think Cynara did cry - preventing opportunities for the our w et practice sessions throughout fpart o both halves gave us all highy b a flock of dedicated though that might have been when opposition to get ahead. We had There's only one thing left to say: the dreary Autumn months. confidence. However, as we grew supporters. A drowsy beginning to the She got a Flying bit of shale in her eye, convincing v ictories against Taunton MAYHE T FOURTHS BE WlTH YOUll (It ewhen w realised that we were School (8-1) and Wells amongst worked for us!) 89 Aluredian Sport - Girls Aluredian Sport — Girls

game. Only a few minutes before the one and at half time we were 2—1 team it certainly didn’t hinder her: An addition to the team was Esther Ulé Girls’ game ended they scored a fantastic down. In the second half we seemed lst Vll Netball interception skills, and she proved Madge, w ho adapted well to all herselfo t be a very nifty centre court positions, and contributed very goal, w hich bounced off the top bar, to completely lose determination and by Emily Voyce. Hockey ando s yet again we came away a there w as little attempt to mark player. effectively in our games. by Charis Polley (Captain) little disheartened with another players, allowing them to keep When it comes to netball it is This y ear we began with a new defeat. strikingt a the goal, and unfortunately always difficult to muster much defensive line-up, with two new This y ear's U16 side, consisting of enthusiasm and support for the Our first home match was played every strike went in, leaving us with a members to the team and Heather Again, the tournament of the an even mix of players from the games- however, this year I think the on the shale pitch and was against 6-I defeat. Scott playing in the new role of Goal season w as the Rossholm cup. We fourth and fifth forms, had a more Ist team managed particularly well in West Somerset and it certainly lifted However, this disappointment only Defence. were again in a group with Millfield, successful season than our number of providing ample entertainment with our spirits as we came away with a 3- servedo t heighten our determination and although we did not win the losses suggests. our closely fought matches. Heather once again showed ] v ictory. Despite not playing to our against Taunton School, against remarkable interception skills and game against them we played some The team was unsettled to begin full potential we were certainly glad whome w played the best we had Unfortunately, our results did not always managed to get a touch to great netball and caused them some with but ended up with Hayley o‘ t prove at last to those doubting us played all season at home on our reflect how close the matches actually problems, especially in their attack, Dingsdale and Tara O'Brien taking the ball, thus hindering her ethat w were able to win. astro. The first goal was scored by were and how well each and every opposition. Her distribution skills were dueo t the skills of Heather Scott. nturns i goal, Camilla Jones, Charis This spirit continued for the next Taunton School but our team came member played. We started the Polley, Elizabeth Barroll Brown, combined effectively with the attack couplef o games, both of which were together and enabled Cathryn season w ith a somewhat depleted Katherine Maddock, Imogen Lovell- and she showed a definite feisty tplayed a home on shale, first against Langdon to score one back for us, choicef o players as modules and streakn i her games, especially in the Smith and Laura Bates in defence, and shortly after half time Lucinda matches clashed. We were therefore This mixture of talented and Sunnyhill w here we came away with Taunton School match with the determined players produced some Samantha Case, Lucinda Masson, a 1-0 victory and then against Masson scored another goal and our ounable t establish a solid team for umpire! exceptional netball and we always Cathryn Langdon and Eleanor Blundell’s w ith a 5-0 victory. Sunnyhill marking w as tight enough to hold the first two matches. However, once maintained a high standard. We had Nicholson in midfield and Rachel was a close match, and it was only in them off for the rest of the game. This modules w ere over there was nothing Sarah Falkingham adapted well to Falkingham, Tiffany Grayson and some v ery unlucky decisions by other the last ten minutes that we pulled was a fantastic result and the perfect to prevent the team from progressing her new position of Wing Defence Katherine Smith attacking. through and Tiffany Grayson scored birthday present for Mr Trump! into some very skilled netball players. and never tired of pestering the nippy schools’ u mpires who felt the need to bend the rules on occasions to We began the season well, and our our w inning goal. We played against Despite the fact that our next four wings she had to mark. Again she We began our attack with the very was v ery useful in defence by making prevents u from winning, but overall first match, away at Wellington, was Blundell’s in appalling weather matches w ere losses, 4-0 away capable shooting skills of Emma Cutts. despite this we showed ourselves to fought w ell to the last five minutes, conditions w ith a very waterlogged against Millfield, 2-0 home against some good interceptions and she Time u pon time Emma managed to worked w ell with Heather and be a v ery competent team. where u nfortunately, mainly due to pitch and poor visibility; however, Well’s Cathedral, 2-] home against ‘pop’ goals in from the edge of the lackf o fitness, we allowed the despite this we played well together King'sf o Wessex and 3—] home Philippa in set moves to work the ball ’D’, and with her dodging skills outf o defence. opposition to score two goals to as a team and deserved to win. against Clifton, it was clear that as a (although sporadic) she managed a produce a 3-0 defeat. Our next match away at Queen’s teame w were playing with much handful for any keeper. eFinally w come to our Goalkeeper Thank y ou to Miss Davies for improved skill and stamina. Philippa Cox. Her extra height and This game was quickly followed by was certainly a disappointment after pTeaming u very effectively with the coaching u s and Mrs. Berry and long arms proved to be very useful in a v ery close match away at Canford, our succession of wins. The first goal Many thanks go to Mr Trump, our shooters w as Astra Fowden. She Kn'stine, for putting us through our whiche w certainly played with much was scored by Queen’s but shortly enthusiastic coach, who encouraged keeping her shooter under pressure, paceso t try and make us fitterl! And showed great determination in and hers and Heather’s routine for more determination and aggression eafter w came back with a great goal us through the season despite our winning the ball and her lightning thank y ou to the team for playing working the ball off the back line thane w had done at Wellington, scoredy b Tiffany Grayson. However, losses and kept up our good spirits. reactions and pace outwitted most brilliant netball and always playing in fooled every opposition. Philippa also particularly in the second half of the they quickly came back with another defence. a good spirit. Good luck next year! provedo t be very useful in that she Our new arrival to the netball court didn’t iust stand there like many GK, was Georgina Dean. Despite being butn i her third she moved and fone o the shortest members of the distributed the ball well. was against Taunton and was rather that w as put in. Under4 1 Girls' too like a battlefield with Christina Hudson being taken off, due to her The hockey season was great fun Hockey collapsing in the first half and in the and I w ould do it all over again! Who second half Kate Wright’s front tooth knows w hat’s to come next year! Wellington, but thanks to some skilful whiche w lost in the final few seconds by Kate Wright 2nd Vll Netball defending from Fiona Lloyd (GK) we by 20-] 9. Despite skilful play from was knocked out by a rather I w ould like to thank Mrs Beny for achieved a 9-] l victory. Another frightened Rachel Gothard. With two pputting u with all us terrible lot, and by Lorna Collins (captain) Alice Moore (WA) and Victoria Parry The term started amazingly well, victory, 33-20, was won against (C) our match against Clifton resulted econsidering w had only just met each players missing it was hardly surprising givings u a huge amount of thate w lost. The season did not begin as well as Queen’s. Thank you to Rachel in a v ictory of 19-] 4 to them. However, eother. W worked hard in the first week inspiration. it could have, but we were facing fairly Falkingham for coming up from the the season ended on a positive, if not to get our team together and our Our team was rather a disaster area The team was as follows : strong opposition in our first match, 4thso t play a very good game as cold note, in our match against Wells. positions sorted. The first match was when it came to difficult matches. Our Kate Wright (Captain), Alexandra Conford. It proved a testing, but Wing Attack. At one point our level of concentration against Wellington, and after a tough next match was against Millfield, and Walker (Goal Keeper), Sarah Patten, enjoyable game, in which Esther dropped but we picked up our matche w ended up drawing 1-] . The all w as looking well at the end of the Rachel Gothard, Susanne Langdon, Madge (C) and Vanessa Hollidge (GS) Our Millfield match was tense and standards again and won 17-14. second match was against Canford first half, as we had managed to keep Chloe Edworthy, Lucinda Popham, played v ery well. Having lost Esther exciting w ith some brilliant shooting Emily Baylis (WD) played a very good and our morale was relatively high the score to 2-1, but then things took a Isabel Dragonetti, Sarah Scott, and Vanessa to the Ists, we gained from Emily Small (GA). We stayed game. dueo t our draw. We were in full spirit turn for the worse as Isabel Dragonetti 1W0 extremely valuable substitutes, focused and positive throughout the Christina Hudson, Emily Cromey-Hawk Well done to the seconds on a after the first two goals and the final took a flying iump towards the goalie and Helena Patton.2nd V|| Netball Ann-Marie Hudson (WA) and Charis game, but the final score was 21-25 to result w as 4—1 to us. Our next four thoroughly enioyable season and and w as taken off due to iniury. The 200I Polley (GS), who helped us win 27-14 them. A w in against Taunton rekindled matches w ere all successful with a 4—0 final score was 5—] , but the score did against West Somerset. Bad weather our confidence before a very frustrating thank y ou to our coach, Kristine. victory over Blundell’s. The next match not truly reflect the game and effort did not help our next match against and intense game against Blundell’s in 90 Alureclian Sport - Girls Alureclian Sport - Gills

found them a great asset). Scrambles, cunningly modified the move to 3rd Vll Netball which consisted of someone (usually bouncing the ball as hard as you can inn a exceptional performance, but Schools’ Championships in the Long Elizabeth) throwing the ball as high as Girls Athletics didn’t quite qualify for the English Jump and High Jump. by Robyn Kimber (captain) off y our opponent’s head: another possible (which for the school’s discus ntactic i which the element of surprise Schools’. She has, however, qualified record holder was usually quite high) by LD.H. It w as especially pleasing to see so The 3rds may not have had a very is v ital. There were other moves, but for the English Schools Heptathlon and screaming "Scrambles". This was This summer has seen very Finalsn i September as a member of manyf o our Junior Girls, who are good record for ’wins vs losses’, or they w ere either too silly and never newo t the team this year, reach the ’goals scored vs conceded’, but I think I the code signal for the rest of the team promising season for the Girls’ the successful Somerset County (even t hose on the bench) to charge workedr o far too complicated and County Schools Trials. Congratulations can say that we were one of the Athleticst a King’s. Numbers have Schools’ Team at the South West directly u nder the ball, and try and tactical that anyone not of the natural goo t Sarah Scott (1 00m/200m), world's lst netball teams in the long more than tripled amongst the juniors, Schools’ meeting. They have shown fhistory o the game to ever enjoy catch it. Although the move is not sporting prowess of a 3rds player thankso t a much larger intake in the great commitment throughout the Fiona Harker (800m), Kate Wright tactically logical for a team of shorties, practices. However, this might have would simply not understand. They are Third Form, and we hope to see a term and will be sadly missed. (Hurdles/Javelin), Isabel Dragonetti been something to do with the fact that it w as more the element of surprise also classified information. We did continuation of this trend in the (Shot) and Alexandra Walker we didn’t really play Netball. A mixture which led to the unarguable success of have some tremendous wins, and a Amongst the Intermediate Girls (Javelin). coming y ear. We have also had some there w ere several excellent of Rugby, Football and Lacrosse it. few v ery embarrassing losses (against Brambles, another move invented by excellent individual achievements achievements from individuals: As a team we have not been quite resemble the game we played more the 3rd form A team!) but all in all we from Seniors, Intermediates and closely.e W also had our secret Elizabeth, is the opposite of Scramble: Samantha Case, Tara O’Brien and as fortunate due to the loss of two of weapons: Bounce passes, (although an you simply bounce the ball on the were a good team who stuck together Juniors. Camilla Jones were all selected at the our best athletes - Tara and old move in the game of netball, they grounds a hard as you can and through rain, hail and snow, and | wish Our biggest congratulations must Area Schools’ Championships to Samantha (the latter also owing to are often forgotten about and left to scream “ Brambles”. And when playing ally m fellow team members a long goo t three of the seniors who have compete in the County Trials held at injury) - just before the English go dusty, but we perfected them and teamsf o girls we didn't like, we and beautiful netball- filled life. left King’s this year - Emma Cutts, Millfield. Camilla has shown Schools Cup, which set us back in the Elizabeth Gregory and Sally Dutton. particular commitment to the Hurdles running for first place. We did, the rules she was very good and team. Unfortunately we couldn’t play The field is decreasing at this level, and High Jump this season as our however, make an effort worthy of U15 Netball made many interceptions. in the semi-final because they and they all showed great lone Fifth Form girl athlete after much praise to gain third place, with by LEE. 8. abandoned the competition due to determination and perseverance in Cathryn Langdon suffered an injury in a strong Third Form Team aided by We lost our next match against the atrocious rain! Obviously, if we their attempts to succeed. Sally the v ery first week. Unfortunately, this Nicola Westworth and Lucinda Nicola Westworth (Captain) Wellington, but we did beat them had had the opportunity to play competed in the 400m and the put h er out for the rest of term. Tara Masson. Unfortunately, this was not nlater i the season in the Deacon t800m a the County Schools’ was u nable to compete in the County enough to take us through to the next We began the season confidently Millfielde B w would have won! Cup. Championships, as did both Emma in Trials, also due to injury. This was a round. and w ere looking forward to our We only lost narrowly to Millfield the Hurdles and Javelin and Elizabeth great shame after her amazing fixtures. Our first match was against Our most victorious win was against whene w played them at home (L16- in the Discus. They all gave performance in the 800m in the It has been a very promising season Canford, w ho had been training Queen’s College early on in the 21).e W won convincingly against outstanding performances, and Open County Championships two overall w ith much to be proud of, intensively for a week before the start season w here we thrashed them 33- Clifton (17-7), but unfortunately lost Emma and Elizabeth went through to weeks before. We hope very much to and,f o course, thanks go to our very of term. Despite our efforts, our lack of !l T Hayley Dingsdale (GS) and the final match of the season against the South West Schools’ see both of them back with us next dedicated and willing coaches: Miss practice showed, and we ended up Tiffany Grayson (GA) both shot Wellsy b one goal. Championships in Exeter. Elizabeth season. Samantha, however, C Fisher (who has now left King’s, but losing narrowly. Unfortunately it was exceptionally w ell. This win gave us ended ona high note and achieved competed w ith much success and continues to help with Athletics), Mrs J. during this tough match that Eloise Alln i all we had a successful and confidence as we entered the UT 5 a new personal best, whilst Emma put went through to the South West Berry,r M R. Llewellyn and Mr D. Cole. Renshaw re-damaged a broken Deacon Cup tournament. We played enjoyable season. We played seven collarbone and then had to miss the very w ell in the first round held at matches, w inning two, losing five. Our rest of the season. Consequently the Taunton School and qualified for the coach Miss Ellis encouraged and team had to adapt to different second round. Many thanks to Auntie helpeds u throughout the season, positions, but we all coped well and Pam for umpiring for us and bringing and overall we played well. quite enjoyed it! Tara O’Brien also us good luck! We played very well TheI U 53’s also had a very good joined the team. She plays Basketball nagain i the second round, beating season, playing five games and for England, but had never played Taunton School, Wellington and winning two. Well done to both netball before. Once she had learnt Bishop Fox, but lost to Millfield ’A’ teams.

Wellington 25-18, and the main match always smiling when losing and for Underl4 Millfield w as also a victory. being gracious when winning. Netball The rest of our matches were A special mention of Sarah Patten unfortunately all losses but with some and Lucinda Pepham for scoring an by Kate Wright close contests. Blundell’s was 24-28 incredible amount of goals! and Clifton 16-20.0ur match against As this was our first season together Sunnyhill w as unfortunately cancelled, It has been a privilege to play with we w eren’t entirely confident and sadly which w as a great disappointment, as allf o you and l look forward to next this w as reflected in our results. Our first it w ould have been our last match. season. match w as against Canford, and was a I w ould like to thank Mrs Vile, who tough game, with our morale staying The team was as follows: nput i a lot of time to make our team high, although the score was 17-29 Sarah Patten , Lucinda Popham, Kate against u s. The next three matches as successful as it was. Without her, the Wright (captain ) , Isabel Dragonetti , improvement and the victories would were all good results, with a draw Christina Hudson, Sarah Scott , Helena against Queen’s, with the score of 15- have been impossible. Patton, Georgina Barroll Brown, and .1 5 Our other victories were over Congratulations to the team for Megan Thomas. 92 Aluredian Sport - Girls Alureclian Sport - Girls

opposing first pair. attitude’. Praise must however go to the Senior Girls’ Tennis seconds w ho seemed to have made a Blundell’s at the start of the term, and Our first match at home was against by Heather Scott (I st VI habitf o winning 9-0; finishing their UI5I V Tennis after only a couple of practices and with an impressive Clifton side. The firsts season having only lost 15 sets of the the powerful serves of the opposition, it Captain) narrowly lost 5—4, perhaps due to a little by Tiffany Grayson (Captain) 63 played. was not surprising that we lost. We also dishonesty by the opposition. Unluckily due to iniury and illness As a team we played together and played Taunton but unfortunately lost Nevertheless, the quality of tennis was Overall the firsts seemed to have a Esther Madge, Emily Small and Philippa fought together really well. Despite a thiss a well, 3-6.The last match of the high. Continuing their run of good form mixed season with some good wins Cox w ere unable to play tennis this poor start to the season we had many season against Castle was going well the seconds had a convincing win of 8» and some disappointing losses. When season. However, with the new close matches and a couple of wins ande w were winning all three games, I. against tough opposition we allowed additions of Fiona Lloyd, Emily Voyce, mid- season. Against Millfield’s ’social but u nfortunately it was rained off by our spirits to drop, and unfortunately at the w onderful English weather! Alice Moore and Eleanor Dragonetti to By the fifth match away against nteam’, i particular, of course we were these times lack of confidence showed Nicola and I, ’The Brunettes’, gradually the firsts things augured well. Wellingtone w had settled into the all really worried but thankfully, despite on court, resulting in imprudent errors. got u sed to each other’s tactics and game and the firsts’ and seconds’ score losing the match overall, we came away Our opening match away at Canford We did, though, make a marked pleased w ith our efforts and gave them managed to win more than we lost can only be described as a whitewash, was a tough fixture, as we had not had improvement in our game during the a good set of games! In the HSBC during the season, and despite both w inning as we did 9-0. timeo t adjust to new pairings, and poor season. competition Emma and I played in the confusions w ith the scores in a few Unfortunately for the thirds luck wasn’t Under5 I VI Tennis. Laura Bates R.C.D. weather conditions meant we under match against Castle. I managed to matches,e w managed to come away despite the tense matches in which they with them and they lost 3‘6. Congratulations to the seconds who performed and our first and third teams scrape a 6-4 win, and though Emma from each game satisfied with our nearly secured a win, but lost narrowly. went from strength to strength and were sadly lost. Meanwhile the seconds were Repeating the outstanding played extremely well, she narrowly lost efforts. Nicola’s serving was spectacular In the final match of the season versus undoubtedly the most successful team. offo t a good start, winning 5—4, and performance against Wellington the 7-5. Overall we lost, but it was a tough and towards the end of term she Sunnyhill, the pair played remarkably with Alana O'Dell and Kate Jones as firsts and seconds then thrashed Wells The thirds stwggled at times, but with match. Against King Arthur’s we all managed to get some fine ’Aces’. The well against their Ist pair and only lost played w ith determination, and first pair winning all three sets. at home, not dropping a single set. The no set team lack of consistency is opposition w ere certainly stunned by in a tense and close tie- break, leaving everyone contributed to the well- thirds followed suit, winning 5—4. unsurprising. This is not to say, however, her rapid returns too. My backhands at the final score 3-6. Four days later we travelled away to deserved v ictory. Wellington gave us a that good performances were not the start were what can only be Overall,e w all played really well, and Blundell’s. The matches were very close, Following the cancellation of a match close match, but by the end of a long made. described as diabolical! However, they thoughe w haven’t won many matches, Heidi Irons and Emily Voyce playing versus Taunton School we went away to egame w came away with a win, 5—4! improveds a the term went on and in we should be proud of our efforts and very w ell and demonstrating their ability our final fixture of the season against Many thanks to Mrs Westgate, Kristine Against Canford, it was very close, and the last few matches I got in some looking forward to what next year holds as partners. I am not wishing to make Millfield. Sadly, the firsts failed to win as Roper and Miss Davies for their Nicola and I ended up playing a tie- successful shots! Sophie and Emma in store! excuses, but I'm sure playing on astro we had the previous year and came up coaching and dedication and for break match. Unfortunately we lost, and also have had a fairly successful season The Team: Nicola Westworth, Tiffany affected the outcome of many close against a talented opposition with ’that making everything possible. it left the score 4-5. We played and have played together really well. Grayson, Emma Lakeman, Sophie games,s a it is a They should be congratulated on their Cumoe, Eloise Renshaw, Laura Bates. very different fine achievements at the net, especially surface from hard Emma, M10 by the end of the season court and it is so was doing some smashing volleys! The ohard t see the ’fake’ blondes managed to decorate the lines! courts w ith their non- regulation clothing Congratulations and array of jewellery- despite the musto g to the continuous threats of punishments by thirds w ho won 5— Miss Davies! They should also be 4, w ith the first pair, congratulated on their fine serving Casey Girard and techniques! Laura and Eloise, or ’The Nicola Semple blondes’s a they are renowned, together winning all three of have been a strong, confident asset to their sets. the team, have continually tried hard and certainly contributed to the team’s The v ery next success. Eloise and Laura should be . “ ' :7 )9 7 day the firsts and 5Under I VI Tennis. Nicola Westworth RCD. congratulated on keeping their cool, Under5 I VI Tennis. Tiffany Grayson seconds w ere victorious over fought matches. Our next match next y ear our successes will be more Queen’s, both 4Under I Girls’ against Wells saw us appear victon'ous frequent. winning again. Kate and Isabel won all their 6—3. Fiona Lloyd sTen n i games and Sarah Patten and Lucinda Team: played particularly Popham played with particular Ist pair Isabel Dragonetti & well, leading by Isabel Dragonetti (Captain) determination to win two out of three Kate Wright herself and games. Our team experienced highs and 2nd Pair Isabella Weston Baker & Heather Scott to a lows throughout the season. Sadly a The next match we played was Sarah Scott pleasing w in few more lows than we would have against Wellington. This game turned against a strong ’5’ W Tennis hoped for! oout t be quite successful. Sadly we 3rd pair Sarah Patten & losto t Taunton School, although it was Lucinda Popham Our biggest triumph was beating a close match. Millfield. All three pairs played well, plus Christina Hudson, With Sarah Scott and Isabella Weston- Overalle w all improved greatly Chloe Edworthy, Baker having particularly good, closely throughout the season and hopefully Emma Sinclair