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Edition 51 March 2012 SUTTON VIEWS The Voice of Sutton Valence School ‘I’m looking forward to contributing all I can to one of the finest Schools in the land’ Pinocchio Page 4 Kit Car Page 10 We were very pleased to be able to announce in February that Malcolm Gough had been appointed as Head of the Prep School from September 2012. Mr Gough, who was born in Zimbabwe, attended Graeme College, Grahamstown, studied Law and History 'Help for Heroes' Page 14 at Rhodes University and completed his Masters in International Marine Law at the University of Cape Town. Coming to England in 1989 as a gap student convinced him that teaching was very much for him, so he stayed and completed his PGCE in 1994. Continued on page 2 Information A member of the United Westminster Schools’ Foundation For information about Sutton Valence School or to request a prospectus, please contact: Registered Charity No. 309267 • the Admissions Office at Sutton Valence on 01622 845206 or email [email protected] Founded in 1576 by William Lambe • Sutton Valence Preparatory School on 01622 842117 or email [email protected] Sutton Views March 2012 1 Continued from front page An ISI inspector for the past ten years, Mr was struck by the warm and strong sense of Gough is currently Head of Teaching and community. There is a dedication to the Learning and formerly Director of Studies at process of learning by pupils, parents, The Schools at Somerhill, Tonbridge. teachers and staff in all areas which is Married to Sophie, they have two young supported by the governors and leaders. I children, Madeleine and Huxley, who will soon realised that this continues right both be attending the school. When he’s not through to the final years of the Senior at school he also tries to find time to both School and I am hugely looking forward to watch and participate in sport, to go scuba- contributing all I can to this, one of the finest diving, to read, enjoy wildlife and the schools in the land. This will be a wonderful outdoors and to play the guitar. environment for our two children to be part of and as a family we greatly look forward to Delighted to be joining the School, a long and happy association with Sutton Malcolm said, “From the moment I walked Valence.” through the doors of Sutton Valence Prep, I United Westminster Schools Models UN While Youth Speaks Gary Gibbon, Political Editor of Channel 4 News, opened the second session of the United Westminster Schools Model United Nations last term. The five schools in the Foundation (Grey Coats, Queen Anne’s, Emmanuel, Westminster City and Sutton Valence) sent pupils to attend in the role of a delegate representing the views of five countries each (25 countries in total). Japan which required in-depth research and preparation to understand each country’s Each school had a number of ‘resolutions’ economic and political standpoints to back to prepare and on the day delegates had to up their resolutions. lobby delegates from other schools to gain the necessary five signatures, which meant Two resolutions, those of Julia their resolution could be debated. If they Shtunderenko and Ed Collins, gained could not secure enough signatures they did sufficient support to be debated, but it was not get to debate their proposals. Ed’s, on reducing the effect of climate change, which impressed the judges most. The Sutton Valence team represented the views of Poland, USA, Chile, South Africa and To expand his argument, Ed proposed 2 Sutton Views three initiatives. Firstly, a major, global Our two public speaking teams took part in reforestation programme to grow indigenous the second round of the Rotary competition, trees to create sustainable, bio-diverse forests where they were up against a number of to provide fuel for energy and absorb carbon schools from Kent and Sussex, who, like dioxide from the atmosphere. In conjunction them, had won their first round contests - so with this, he suggested that it be made the competition was tough. mandatory that all new fossil-fuel fired power stations designate and build sites suitable for The junior team was made up of three the implementation of carbon capture and pupils from the Second Form (Ella Capaldi, storage technology once it is fully developed; Jessica Grindlay and, as main speaker, whereupon it should be freely distributed William Grabowski, pictured opposite). They between all participating member countries. spoke amusingly about 'Sports which are not And finally, member states should be called in the Olympics, but should be'. William upon to implement the carbon credit system even managed a few jumps on a pogo stick at on major TNCs (Transnational Companies), the beginning of his speech! The judges which would allow market mechanisms to made them runners-up in theír category, reduce greenhouse gas emissions through saying it was a very close-run thing. We the money medium. agreed, but thought they deserved to have won. Gary Gibbon and the judges were so impressed by Ed Collins’s clear, controlled Our senior team consisted of Henry Farmer, and convincing delivery of his proposals that ably assisted by Sophie McGannan and he won the award for outstanding delegate. Anton Evans, speaking about the relevance - or otherwise - of chivalry today. This able trio The model UN is now an annual event and thoroughly trounced the opposing teams to is much anticipated by Sutton Valence pupils emerge as victors. They will now progress to who have been honing their debating skills the southern counties' round and after that, during the School’s public speaking and if all goes well, they could be heading to debating House Competitions and in the Wales for the national final. Rotary Youth Speaks competition this term. March 2012 3 Pinocchio At the end of last half term, Years 3 and 4 put on two spectacular performances of Pinocchio in the Bates Hall. In the afternoon of Tuesday 7th February, the cast had the chance to hone their acting and singing skills in front of the whole School, in preparation for the big event on Wednesday evening. An excited audience of parents and older siblings were treated to a fantastic spectacle with donkeys, ballerinas, soldiers, jack-in-the- boxes and policemen all playing their parts alongside the main characters. With colourful and very professional costumes, made by Mrs McNama and Mrs Sagrott, the cast brought alive the traditional tale of the little puppet who dreamed of being a boy and whose nose grew every time he told a lie. With so many outstanding performances it would be unfair to single any one out, so well done everyone, it was a fantastic production. 4 Sutton Views March 2012 5 Senior School Charlie Gellett (Fourth Form), won a silver medal at the South East qualifier of the Highlights British Youth Fencing Championships at Eltham College at the beginning of February. Max Harrison competed in the Champions of Tomorrow ballroom competition in Katie Vernon (Fifth Form) is through to the Blackpool. In his category, he came first for elimination rounds of the final of the Mid Latin. Kent Young Musician of the Year – best of luck to her. The following boys have been selected for the Kent County Cricket Club winter training Megan Gerrard (Upper Sixth), has gained squads: her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Under 17 Harry Bee and Harrison Wells The Judo team competed in the Under 14 Joseph Deveson Independent Schools Boys’ Judo Under 12 Tom Lazarides competition recently. The team of Praag Dogra, Tom Lucas, Adetoun Owolabi, a Anna Baker, Fourth Form, after a long yellow belt who won Silver and Joshua selection process, has been selected to play Aucaamp, an orange belt who won Gold, in the U16 England Hockey squad. Anna had a long day and had to work hard in their travelled to Cardiff during half-term to play groups. All represented the School with against Wales, where she scored two goals in pride and aplomb, well done. England's 5 - 0 victory. An excellent debut! A big thank you to all those who collected and brought in their pennies for the Penny Race. The event raised £224.83, which will buy 5 bicycles for the girls at The Nishay School in India. Kent Schools Athletic Association has selected James Bryant, Upper Sixth, to represent the county in the England Schools Cross Country Championships as a result of his showing in the National Cross Country Championships at Parliament Hill. He ran in the U20 category and finished the 10km run in 72nd place out of 200. Well done! The Fives team took a trip to Tonbridge School this half term. No sooner had the match begun, than Tonbridge became painfully aware of the hubris of fielding a ‘B’ team against such seasoned and dexterous 6 Sutton Views opposition. The Sutton Valence team started College Canterbury. An incredible 122 goals as they meant to go on, securing convincing were scored in 120 minutes of play. victories in all four singles matches. Next came the doubles, in which the first pair of Joseph Leale-Green and Emily Royer displayed admirable teamwork in defeating their opponents. The second pair of Oliver Aucamp and Joshua Pembrook were business-like in their dismantling of both Tongridge’s pairs. Altogether, Sutton Valence won the match by 132 points to 39, without conceding a single game. Man of the Match was Oliver Aucamp who won his singles game by 11 However, not to be outdone, the U12 team points to love and produced some highly won the Weald of Kent Tournament on 28th memorable shots.